Sermon Devotions
Inspiring weekly devotions that motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ!
Week of February 1st
Devotion 1: Ready for the King
Scripture:
Matthew 25:31 — “But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne.”
Reflection:
Jesus will not return quietly or privately. He will come in glory, authority, and judgment. People often prepare for temporary crises while ignoring eternal realities. Christ’s return is certain, and His throne is real. The most urgent question is not when He will come, but whether we are ready to stand before Him. Readiness begins with a genuine relationship with Jesus not casual familiarity or religious routine. Christ invites us to examine if our hope is anchored in Christ Himself.
Prayer:
Ask the Lord Jesus to continually remind you of His eminent return. Pray that He would reveal anything in your heart that dulls your readiness and that strengthen your faith and deepen your trust in Him. Yield your priorities to God, asking for your mind to be aware of Jesus’s sovereignty.
Action:
Spend time today honestly reflecting on your relationship with Christ. Ask yourself: If Jesus returned today, would I be ready to meet Him? Confess, surrender, and reaffirm your trust in Him.
Devotion 2: Sheep and Goats
Scripture:
Matthew 25:32 — “All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.”
Reflection:
Jesus makes it clear: there will ultimately be a separation. Humanity will not be judged by appearances, intentions, or religious labels but by grace through faith. Sheep are believers — those whose lives bear the evidence of salvation. The goats are those who rejected Christ. This passage reminds us that neutrality is not an option. Every person belongs to one group or the other. Today calls us to examine not only what we believe, but whether our lives reflect the transforming power of the gospel.
Prayer:
Thank the Father for His gift of salvation through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Pray that the Holy Spirit would guard you from self-deception or empty religion and that He would transform your life to reflect the faith you profess. Ask that God would burden your heart with compassion for those who do not yet know Him.
Action:
Ask God to show you one way your faith is bearing fruit in daily life and one area where it needs to grow. Take a concrete step toward obedience in that area.
Devotion 3: Loving Jesus Through Loving Others
Scripture:
Matthew 25:40 — The King will answer and say to them, “Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.”
Reflection:
The sheep are commended not for grand achievements, but for simple acts of compassion — feeding, clothing, visiting, welcoming. The sermon reminds us that these works do not earn salvation; they reveal it. When believers meet the needs of others, they are ultimately serving Christ Himself. Our faith becomes visible in everyday obedience and quiet generosity. Loving Jesus is inseparable from loving people, especially those in need.
Prayer:
Yield your eyes to Jesus so that they may see the needs of others around you. Ask that God would give you a heart for service that helps without seeking recognition. Pray that the Holy Spirit would grow in you a heart of compassion and generosity, teaching you to love others as an expression of your love for God.
Action:
Intentionally meet a tangible need today — encourage someone, provide a meal, offer help, or show kindness where it is least expected.
Devotion 4: The Most Important Relationship
Scripture:
Matthew 25:46 — “These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
Reflection:
This passage ends with a sobering truth: eternity is real, and it is permanent. God makes it clear — our relationship with Jesus is the most important aspect of life. Those condemned are not rejected for the size of their sins but for the absence of faith. Today is both a warning and an invitation: do not minimize your relationship with Christ. Eternal life is found in knowing Him, trusting Him, and following Him.
Prayer:
Thank our Lord for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Pray that the Holy Spirit would keep your heart sensitive to eternal priorities and help you to live in light of eternity. Surrender your life to God so that it may be used to point others to salvation in Christ.
Action:
Share your faith in a simple way — pray for someone who doesn’t know Christ, invite them to church, or speak about the hope you have in Jesus.
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