Devotionals for August 20, 2024
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READ
Ephesians 2:4-7
“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.”
“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.”
REFLECT
“So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace…”
Wow! What a statement! Do you want to be someone God can point to for years to come saying “this one lives from My incredible wealth of grace?” There is a natural overflow that takes place when our lives are saturated by the Word of God and His presence permeates the atmosphere of our minds. The more we spend time with Jesus the more we become that incredible wealth of grace to others. Where can you carve out more space to be with Jesus this week so that you overflow with a heart of gratitude, joy, and gentleness to those around you who need to experience the hope of Jesus in you?
Wow! What a statement! Do you want to be someone God can point to for years to come saying “this one lives from My incredible wealth of grace?” There is a natural overflow that takes place when our lives are saturated by the Word of God and His presence permeates the atmosphere of our minds. The more we spend time with Jesus the more we become that incredible wealth of grace to others. Where can you carve out more space to be with Jesus this week so that you overflow with a heart of gratitude, joy, and gentleness to those around you who need to experience the hope of Jesus in you?
APPLY
Q: How have you taken God’s grace for granted?
Q: How can you shift things in your schedule to make time with Jesus a priority this week?
Q: Who needs to experience the hope of Jesus that is in you and how can you share that hope with them this week?
Q: How can you shift things in your schedule to make time with Jesus a priority this week?
Q: Who needs to experience the hope of Jesus that is in you and how can you share that hope with them this week?
SING
PRAY
"May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven."
Dear Father God, I choose to make time for You this week. I want to be a part of Your Kingdom come on this earth. Please give me a heart of gratitude that overflows with the hope of Jesus in me.
Dear Father God, I choose to make time for You this week. I want to be a part of Your Kingdom come on this earth. Please give me a heart of gratitude that overflows with the hope of Jesus in me.