Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 4 (Theme: Party)
Day 28 – Celebrate the Journey (September 4th)
Scripture: Luke 10:23-24
Reflection:
- Many before Christ yearned to see the coming Messiah and the salvation he would bring. Today, we have forgiveness of sin and direct access to the almighty God of the universe through Christ. We have the Holy Spirit’s power to fulfill God’s mission in our lives. In what way do these realities inspire your daily faith journey?
- We are able to celebrate the journey because of all Christ has done for us. Christ’s work in us, and our work in the world in Christ’s name, is ongoing. As this devotional time ends, write a plan for how you will continue to celebrate God’s gift of faith by putting your faith in action. What will you do? How often? When will you begin?
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 4 (Theme: Party)
Day 27 – Celebrate Relationships (September 3rd)
Scripture: Luke 5:29-31
Reflection:
- Jesus’ life was a ministry of relationships, and we can celebrate that our lives are to be the same. Imagine if Jesus had not placed such a high priority on cultivating relationships – if he had not called a group of disciples, spent time interacting with crowds, stopped to answer people’s questions, or eaten dinner with tax collectors. How might this have changed the impact of his ministry?
- God’s call on our lives is couched in right relationships with him, with others and with his creation. Name two ways you can begin today to nurture new relationships or strengthen existing relationships, particularly with the kinds of people Jesus chose to focus on in this passage.
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 4 (Theme: Party)
Day 26 – Celebrate God’s Blessings (September 2nd)
Scripture: Luke 6:20-23
Reflection:
- God’s values often are not the world’s values. As you work with people in need, what do these verses say about how God values those who are poor, hungry and needy?
- Jesus was speaking in these verses not only about physical poverty and hunger, but also about spiritual poverty and hunger. In Matthew 5:3, for example, we see the “poor in spirit” are those who live in contrast to people who are spiritually proud and self-sufficient. To be “blessed” is to experience the ultimate well-being and spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the realm of God. What can we learn about the blessedness from those who are materially poor but spiritually rich?
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 4 (Theme: Party)
Day 25 – Celebrate Your Kingdom Place (September 1st)
Scripture: Luke 22:28-30
Reflection:
- The kingdom of God is referred to more than 30 times in the Gospel of Luke alone. This realm is the rule of God – both a present day reality and a future hope. Just as Jesus gave his followers access to his commonwealth, so do present-day disciples have a place in that realm. Why do you think Jesus connected the face that the disciples had stood by him with the statement that he had provided them a place in his dominion? How does this relate to your spiritual journey?
- How does knowing that we reside in God’s enduring kingdom influence how you care for others now?
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 4 (Theme: Party)
Day 24 – Celebrate Servant Greatness (August 31st)
Scripture: Luke 22:24-27
Reflection:
- This discussion took place at the last supper, where Jesus was sharing the key principles he wanted to see in the community he would soon leave. In what ways did Jesus demonstrate in his own life that the one who rules should be the one who serves?
- What positions of leadership do you hold (in family, workplace, church, etc.) and how can you practice servant leadership that reflects Christ?
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 4 (Theme: Party)
Day 23 – Celebrate God’s Power (August 30th)
Scripture: Luke 24:45-49
Reflection:
- This is Jesus’ final commission to his followers before his ascension into heaven – and it’s a commission that still applies to us today. Just as the disciples were called to preach Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection that brings forgiveness of sins, so we too have the privilege of sharing this truth with others. Name three people with whom you would like the opportunity to share God’s love.
- When the apostles were sent out, they faced the unknown. How can focusing on the power of the Holy Spirit help you to step out in caring for others, even when we are facing new or unusual situations – the “unknown?”
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 4 (Theme: Party)
Day 22 – Celebrate God’s Call (August 29th)
Scripture: Luke 10:9
Reflection:
- Today, we can celebrate God’s call on our lives to bring healing to a hurting world. We have many opportunities to share God’s power and love with those who need to know that “the realm of God is near,” but we can miss these opportunities if we aren’t prepared for them. Name one person or situation in need of God’s wholeness, and consider how you can be an agent of God’s healing works.
- We have the power of the Holy Spirit to help us put our faith in action. What does having access to God’s power mean to you as you reach out to others?
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 3 (Theme: Drop)
Day 21 – Ready for the Inconvenient (August 28th)
Scripture: Luke 9:10-11
Reflection:
- Jesus and his disciples were looking for some quiet time alone, but the needs followed them in the form of crowds of people. When you are involved in ministry, do you have an assumption that you will only care for others when it’s convenient? What resources can you call on when you’re asked to help, but it’s not convenient?
- As the crowds arrived, Jesus set an example. He went beyond simply acknowledging the people, but spent the day powerfully teaching them, healing them, and finally, feeding them. Sound exhausting? Ephesians 6:10 says we are to “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Read Ephesians 6:10-18. How are you daily putting on God’s armor, readying yourself to do his work in all circumstances?
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Faith in Action Daily Devotions – Week 3 (Theme: Drop)
Day 20 – Passionate Service (August 27th)
Scripture: Luke 19:45-48
Reflection:
- This is just one example of Jesus’ passion for the things of God. God has placed specific passions in each of our lives, and those passions can be used to effectively serve others. Name one of two of your passions.
- How can you dedicate these passions to God, to be used in caring for others?
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