Sermon Devotions
Inspiring weekly devotions that motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ!
Week of June 15th
Devotion 1: The Path You Choose
Scripture: Psalm 1:1 — “How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers!”
Reflection:
Life presents us with two roads — God’s way and the world’s way. Psalm 1 opens by describing the separation of the godly person: someone who refuses to take advice from the ungodly, avoids the path of sinners, and refuses to join the scoffers. This person doesn’t follow the crowd but walks a narrow path, committed to God. Choosing God’s counsel over cultural voices may feel isolating, but it leads to blessing, peace, and spiritual substance.
Prayer:
Ask the Lord to help you discern between the voices that influence your heart. Call on Him to give you the strength to reject worldly counsel and to walk faithfully in His ways. Pray that God will set your feet on His path and keep you from the traps of compromise.
Action:
Evaluate your main sources of influence—friends, media, books, podcasts. Remove one ungodly influence today and replace it with a Christ-centered one.
Devotion 2: Rooted in the Word, Delighting in Life
Scripture: Psalm 1:2–3 — “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.”
Reflection:
True spiritual vitality flows from a heart rooted in God’s Word. The godly person finds joy — not toil — in Scripture, meditating on it constantly like a tree soaking up life-giving water. This rootedness creates strength, stability, and fruitfulness. Just as a tree doesn’t panic when storms come, neither does the believer who is grounded in God’s truth. Over time, this person flourishes — not because life is easy, but because they are anchored to the Source.
This kind of delight isn’t shallow or passive. It involves deep reflection, consistent intake, and the shaping of our thoughts and decisions by God’s wisdom. The result is a fruitful life, rich in love, peace, patience, and spiritual resilience.
Prayer:
Ask that the Father plant you deeply in His Word. Request that He makes it your joy to study, reflect on, and live out His truth. Call on Him to let your life bear fruit that honors Him and nourishes those around you.
Action:
Start a daily habit of Scripture meditation. Choose one passage this week to read each morning and reflect on each evening. Write down one insight God gives you from it each day.
Devotion 3: The Weightlessness of the Wicked
Scripture: Psalm 1:4–5 — “The wicked are not so, but they are like chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.”
Reflection:
In stark contrast to the rooted, fruitful life of the godly, the ungodly are described as chaff—light, rootless, and easily swept away. Chaff may look like wheat at first, but it’s hollow and without value. The psalmist reminds us that those who live without God are spiritually dead and ultimately unprepared for the day of judgment.
God’s judgment is not arbitrary — it is based on our response to His Word and His Son. Those who reject Him now will find no foundation when they stand before Him later. There is no enduring weight or purpose in a life lived apart from Christ. What we build without God may appear strong in the moment, but it will not stand the test of eternity.
Prayer:
Pray that the Lord will help you to live a life of eternal substance. Ask Him to keep you from drifting with the winds of culture and sin. Request that He give you a burden for those who don’t yet know Him and help you to share the truth of His saving grace.
Action:
Take 5 minutes to reflect on your spiritual foundation. Are there any areas where you’re relying more on the world’s wisdom than God’s truth? Ask God to help you realign those areas with His Word.
Devotion 4: The Consequence of Rejection
Scripture: Psalm 1:6 — “For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.”
Reflection:
Psalm 1 ends with a sobering truth: the way we live has eternal consequences. God lovingly watches over those who walk His way, but those who reject Him are like chaff—rootless, weightless, and destined for destruction. Jesus is the only truly righteous one, and He invites us into His life of blessing. In Him, our destiny is secure, and our lives carry eternal meaning.
Prayer:
Thank Jesus for showing you the way to life. Confess the times you’ve wandered and tried to build your own path. Call on the Savior to lead you, guide you, and keep you rooted in Him. Ask that He would save those who are still walking on the wrong path.
Action:
Take a moment to write a list of loved ones who don’t yet know Christ. Commit to praying for them daily this week, asking God to draw them to salvation and to create an opportunity for a Gospel conversation.
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