Sermon Devotions
Inspiring weekly devotions that motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ!
Week of April 13th
Devotion 1: The Presentation — Jesus Declares His Authority
Scripture: Luke 19:30-31 — “Go into the village ahead of you; there, as you enter, you will find a colt tied… untie it and bring it here… The Lord has need of it.”
Reflection:
Jesus didn’t sneak into Jerusalem—He made a bold, prophetic statement. Riding on a donkey’s colt echoed Jacob’s ancient prophecy (Genesis 49:10–11) and shouted to all who knew Scripture: “The King is here!” He called Himself Lord, knowing full well the risk of doing so. In this moment, Jesus made it clear that He is not just a teacher or miracle worker—He is the long-awaited Messiah. Do we recognize His lordship in our lives as boldly as He declared it?
Prayer:
Thank the Lord Jesus for revealing Himself as King. Ask Him to help you to honor Him with the reverence He deserves. Acknowledge His authority in your life, requesting that He remove any obstacles obscuring this declaration.
Action:
Take a moment today to declare Christ’s lordship over one area of your life that you often try to control. Offer it to Him in prayer and trust.
Devotion 2: The Acclamation — Praise That Misses the Point
Scripture: Luke 19:37-38 — “The whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully… shouting: ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’”
Reflection:
The crowd was loud, joyful, and accurate in their praise—but many still misunderstood Jesus’s purpose. They wanted a savior who would bring political peace; meanwhile, Jesus came to bring peace between God’s people. It’s easy to praise Jesus for what we want Him to be rather than who He truly is. But true worship begins with surrender to the Jesus who is, not the one we imagine Him to be.
Prayer:
Thank the Father for the gift of peace He has given us through Jesus’s sacrifice. Ask for forgiveness when you praise Him for what you want Him to be instead of worshiping Him for who He is. Call on God to teach you to rejoice in His will, not just your wishes.
Action:
Reflect on a time when God answered your prayers differently than expected. Write down how that outcome revealed Him to be more than you expected Him to be.
Devotion 3: The Confrontation — Praising Through Opposition
Scripture: Luke 19:39-40 — “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!”
Reflection:
The religious leaders were uncomfortable with people praising Jesus—and today, public expressions of faith are still met with resistance. Yet Jesus didn’t back down. Worship is more than a song; it’s a declaration that Jesus is worthy—whether the world approves or not. And creation itself can’t help but testify to the Creator’s glory.
Prayer:
Ask Jesus to let your worship be bold and unwavering, even when it’s not popular. Call on Him to allow your life to resound with His praise in every circumstance.
Action:
Find one way today to express your faith publicly — whether through a conversation or act of kindness in Jesus’s name.
Devotion 4: The Lamentation — Missing the Moment
Scripture: Luke 19:41-42 — “When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, ‘If you had known… the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes’”
Reflection:
Jesus wept because they missed the moment of divine visitation. They were blinded by expectations and distractions, unable to see the Savior in front of them. It’s a sobering reminder that religious activity doesn’t guarantee spiritual clarity. Jesus still longs for hearts that recognize and receive Him. Will we see Him, or will we miss Him?
Prayer:
Request that the Lord open your eyes to see Him in the everyday. Ask that He won’t allow you to miss what He’s doing in your life right now. Call on Jesus to help you to be present and responsive to His Spirit.
Action:
Pause for 5 minutes of silence today. Ask Jesus to show you where He’s working in your life right now—and listen.
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