Day 1 - Verse of the Day
John 11:25–26 (KJV) — “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
Devotional
These words were spoken by Jesus to Martha, just before He raised her brother Lazarus from the dead. But He wasn’t merely offering comfort about the future; He was declaring a present and eternal reality. Jesus doesn’t just promise resurrection; He is the resurrection. He doesn’t merely give life; He is life itself.
In a world haunted by death and fear, this truth changes everything. The hope of the believer is not wishful thinking but a Person, Jesus Christ, who conquered the grave. If He is our life, then even death becomes a doorway, not an end. And if we live by faith in Him now, then eternal life has already begun. This is not just theology for funerals; it’s a call to walk with boldness today, anchored in the living Christ.
Reflect
Do you truly believe this? Let the question Jesus asked Martha echo in your heart, and let your answer reshape the way you live.
Day 2 - Verse of the Day
2 Timothy 1:13–14 (KJV) - “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.”
Devotional
Paul’s charge to Timothy is both pastoral and prophetic. “Hold fast the form of sound words,” is not merely a call to remember doctrine but to embody the gospel truth with integrity, faith, and love. This pattern, passed down from Paul, was not invented but received. It was shaped by Christ and entrusted through the Spirit to His people.
Timothy, like us, faced pressures to dilute the gospel, to make it more palatable, or to abandon it altogether in the face of suffering. But Paul reminds him: what you’ve been given is a treasure. The “good deposit” is the gospel itself, pure, powerful, and worth protecting. And we do not guard it by human strength. It is only by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit that we can remain faithful stewards of the truth.
Reflect
What parts of the gospel are you tempted to downplay or neglect? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you guard what has been entrusted to you, boldly and lovingly.
Day 3 - Verse of the Day
2 Corinthians 5:15 (KJV) — “ And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”
Devotional
When Christ saves us, He doesn’t just forgive our sins; He gives us a new reason to live. Paul writes that Jesus “died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves.” In a world that says, “Live your truth” or “Follow your heart,” this verse calls us to something far more radical: to live for the One who died and rose again. Living for Christ means letting His desires shape our own, surrendering our will to His, and seeking His glory over our gain.
Reflect
What do you think is or could be your biggest hinderance to your walk with Christ?
Day 4 - Verse of the Day
Daniel 3:17–18 (KJV) — “ If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”
Devotional
These words from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego ring with a faith that refuses to flinch. Facing the threat of death, they declare two profound truths: first, that God is able to save; second, that even if He does not, they will still remain faithful. This is not blind optimism. It is unwavering trust in the sovereignty and goodness of God, regardless of outcome.
Their bold confession reminds us that true faith is not based on circumstances or outcomes but on who God is. He does not owe us deliverance. Yet He is always worthy of our worship. In a culture that pressures us to bow to idols of comfort, approval, or success, their example calls us to stand firm. We must trust that obedience is worth the cost, even when rescue does not come.
Reflect
Where are you being called to trust God even if He does not answer the way you hope? Pray for courage to stand firm in faith.
Day 5 - Verse of the Day
Romans 8:18 (KJV) — “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Devotional
Paul’s words in this verse are both sobering and full of hope. He doesn’t deny that suffering is real, in fact, he endured more than most. But he puts that suffering in its proper place by lifting our gaze beyond the pain. Compared to the glory that awaits those who are in Christ, our present trials are not even worth mentioning.
This glory is not just something we will see; it is something that will be revealed in us. Christ in us, the hope of glory, will one day shine fully, unhindered by sin, sorrow, or decay. For the believer, every hardship is temporary, but the joy to come is eternal. This changes how we live today. We endure with patience, not because our troubles are small, but because our God is great and His promises far outweigh every tear.
Reflect
Are you letting temporary pain cloud your eternal perspective? Ask the Lord to help you live in light of the glory that is coming.
Day 6 - Verse of the Day
Psalm 73:26 (KJV) — "My flesh and my heart faileth but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever."
Devotional
Life often exposes the frailty of our bodies and the weakness of our hearts. Asaph, the writer of this psalm, understood this deeply. He confessed that both his flesh and his heart were failing, but he did not stop there. His hope was not in his own strength but in the unchanging faithfulness of God. When everything else collapses, God remains.
To say that God is our portion means He is enough. He is our inheritance, our satisfaction, and our eternal reward. In a world that offers many temporary comforts, only God can sustain us when our strength is gone. Through trials, illness, loss, or discouragement, this verse reminds us that our ultimate security is not found in ourselves but in the Lord who never fails.
Reflect
Where are you tempted to rely on your own strength today? Turn your heart to the One who is your portion forever.
Day 7 - Verse of the Day
Micah 7:8 (KJV) — “Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”
Devotional
This verse is a declaration of defiant hope. The prophet Micah speaks not from a place of strength, but from the reality of falling and sitting in darkness. Yet, even there, he does not despair. He knows that his fall is not final, and his darkness is not permanent. The Lord Himself will lift him up and shine His light in the midst of the gloom.
As followers of Christ, we are not immune to failure, sin, or sorrow. We fall. We weep. We wrestle with shame and silence. But the difference is this: we do not stay down. Because of God's mercy, we rise. Because Christ is our light, we are not consumed by the shadows. The world may count us out, but the Lord never does. His grace lifts us from the ashes and lights our way forward.
Reflect
Are you in a season of darkness or discouragement? Take heart, for God’s light still shines and He is not finished with you yet.