Day 1: Pay Attention to the Fruit Devotional Jesus moves from the image of two roads to the image of fruit. The road we walk will eventually produce something in us. This means discernment is not merely about first impressions, persuasive words, or outward appearance. Over time, fruit becomes visible. Jesus begins with a warning…
Kingdom Wisdom | Part 8 Knowing Jesus, Not Just Serving Him Matthew 7:21–23 From Pastor Steve We are in a series called Kingdom Wisdom, looking at the wisdom Jesus gives us for living in the Kingdom of God. Last week we talked about fruit and how what is happening inside a person’s life eventually becomes…
Kingdom Wisdom | Part 7 Look at the Fruit Matthew 7:15–20 From Pastor Steve We are in a series called Kingdom Wisdom, looking at the wisdom Jesus gives us for living in the Kingdom of God. Last week Jesus placed two ways before us. Two gates. Two roads. Two destinations. And He invited us to…
Day 1: Two Ways Before Us Devotional Jesus begins with a clear invitation: enter through the narrow gate. In Matthew 7:13–14, He places two gates, two roads, and two destinations before us. This is not merely a warning about where not to go; it is an invitation to choose the road that leads to life….
Day 1: The Father Gives Good Gifts Devotional Kingdom wisdom begins with the goodness of the Father. In Matthew 7:9–12, Jesus reminds us that God is not distant, reluctant, or careless toward His children. He invites us to ask, seek, and knock because our Father knows what we need and gives good gifts. The Golden…
Saying yes to Jesus is not the end of the journey. It is the beginning of a new life of learning to trust Him, follow Him, receive His grace, and participate in His Kingdom. You do not need to understand everything immediately. Following Jesus happens one faithful step at a time. Start With Jesus Christianity…
Kingdom Wisdom | Part 6 Direction Determines Destination Matthew 7:13–14 From Pastor Steve We are in a series called Kingdom Wisdom, looking at the wisdom Jesus gives us for living in the Kingdom of God. Last week we talked about the Golden Rule and Jesus’ invitation to carry the goodness we have received from our…
Day 1: Can You Trust the Father? Devotional Jesus’ invitation to ask, seek, and knock raises a deeper question: Can you trust the Father you are approaching? Prayer can feel difficult when you are uncertain that God is good, available, or willing to respond. But Jesus presents God as a Father who welcomes His children….
Kingdom Wisdom | Part 5 The Golden Rule Matthew 7:9–12 From Pastor Steve We are in a series called Kingdom Wisdom, looking at the wisdom Jesus gives us for living in the Kingdom of God. Last week we talked about trusting God and knowing that He is good. Jesus told us to ask, seek, and…
Kingdom wisdom is lived through dependence on the Father. In Matthew 7:7–8, Jesus invites us to ask, seek, knock, and repeat—not because prayer controls outcomes, but because God welcomes us into an ongoing relationship of trust. Day 1: Begin by Asking Devotional Jesus begins with a simple invitation: ask. When you do not know what…