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Kingdom Foreshadowed Part 10 Devotionals
Day 1: Access to the Throne Room
Devotional Despite our brokenness, God has given us access to His throne room. This is a profound privilege that we often take for granted. In the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies, and that too, only once a year. But through Jesus, we have direct access to God at any time. This access is not just a physical one but a spiritual connection that allows us to commune with our Creator. Reflect on the significance of this access and how it impacts your daily life.
Bible Verse John 1:14 – The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Reflection Question How does knowing you have direct access to God through Jesus change the way you approach your daily challenges?
Prayer Lord, thank You for granting me access to Your throne room. Help me to never take this privilege for granted and to seek Your presence daily. Amen.
Day 2: Created to Be Priests
Devotional God created humanity to be priests in His garden temple. This means we are called to be mediators between God and the world, reflecting His glory and love. Adam and Eve had the choice to follow God’s will or their own, and we face similar choices every day. Our role as priests is to choose God’s way and to help others see His love through our actions.
Bible Verse Genesis 1:27 – So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Reflection Question In what ways can you act as a mediator of God’s love and glory in your daily interactions?
Prayer Father, help me to live out my calling as a priest in Your creation. May my actions reflect Your love and draw others closer to You. Amen.
Day 3: The Cosmic Temple
Devotional The world is not just a physical space but a cosmic temple where heaven and earth meet. This perspective changes how we view our surroundings and our role in them. We are part of God’s grand design, and our mission is to bring His rescuing glory into every corner of creation. This means being mindful of how we treat the environment, our communities, and each other.
Bible Verse Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Reflection Question How does viewing the world as God’s cosmic temple influence your actions and decisions?
Prayer Creator God, open my eyes to see the world as Your cosmic temple. Help me to honor and care for Your creation in all that I do. Amen.
Day 4: Jesus, Our Tabernacle
Devotional Jesus came to dwell among us, to be our tabernacle. He is the living Word who was with God in the beginning and came to be in our midst. This means we can encounter the presence of God through Jesus. He is our mediator, our connection to the divine. Reflect on the significance of Jesus tabernacling among us and how it impacts your relationship with God.
Bible Verse John 1:14 – The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Reflection Question What does it mean to you that Jesus came to dwell among us, and how does it affect your daily walk with Him?
Prayer Jesus, thank You for coming to dwell among us. Help me to seek Your presence and to grow in my relationship with You. Amen.
Day 5: Our Mission
Devotional Our mission is to partner with God to bring His rescuing glory into every corner of creation. This is not just a task but a calling that gives our lives purpose and direction. We are part of God’s ultimate rescue plan, and our actions can make a difference in the world. Reflect on how you can actively participate in this mission and bring God’s love and glory to those around you.
Bible Verse Exodus 40:34-35 – Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
Reflection Question How can you actively participate in God’s mission to bring His rescuing glory into every corner of creation?
Prayer Lord, thank You for giving me a mission and a purpose. Help me to partner with You in bringing Your glory to the world. Amen.
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Kingdom Foreshadowed Part 9 Devotionals
Day 1: The Power of Prayer for Our Neighbors
Bible Verse Matthew 22:34-40
Reflection Question How can you make praying for your neighbors a daily habit?
Prayer Lord, help me to remember to pray for my neighbors daily. Open my heart to their needs and let Your love flow through me to them. Amen.
Day 2: Love God, Love Your Neighbor
Bible Verse Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Reflection Question In what ways can you show love to your neighbors today?
Prayer Father, teach me to love You with all my heart, soul, and mind. Let this love overflow to my neighbors, so they may see Your love through me. Amen.
Day 3: Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Bible Verse Ephesians 2:4-5
Reflection Question How can you rely more on the Holy Spirit’s power in your daily interactions?
Prayer Holy Spirit, fill me with Your power and guide me in loving and serving others. Help me to rely on Your strength and not my own. Amen.
Day 4: The Fruit of the Spirit
Bible Verse Galatians 5:13-18
Reflection Question Which fruit of the Spirit do you need to cultivate more in your life?
Prayer Lord, help me to walk in step with Your Spirit and produce the fruit that reflects Your character. Let my life be a testimony of Your love and grace. Amen.
Day 5: Loving Beyond Differences
Bible Verse Matthew 7:12
Reflection Question How can you show love to someone you disagree with today?
Prayer Jesus, help me to love others, especially those I disagree with. Give me the grace to see them through Your eyes and to love them as You do. Amen.
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Kingdom Foreshadowed Part 8 Devotionals
Day 1: The Foundation of Love
Devotional The Ten Commandments are often seen as a list of rules, but they are much more than that. They are a love document, guiding us in our relationships with God and others. Jesus summarized their essence in Matthew 22:36-40, emphasizing the importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. This foundational love is the bedrock of our faith and our daily interactions. When we love God fully, it naturally extends to loving those around us. This week, let’s focus on building our lives on this foundation of love.
Bible Verse‘ Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’ – Matthew 22:36-40
Reflection Question How can you show love to God and your neighbors in your daily life?
Quote Love God all in, love your neighbor as yourself.
Prayer Lord, help me to love You with all my heart, soul, and mind. Teach me to extend that love to my neighbors, reflecting Your love in all my actions. Amen.
Day 2: Avoiding Idolatry
Devotional The first two commandments warn us against idolatry. We are instructed not to worship other gods or create images of God from our imagination. This is crucial because any physical or imagined representation of God falls short of His true nature. Jesus is the visible representation of the invisible God, as stated in Colossians 1:15-20. By focusing on Jesus, we avoid the pitfalls of idolatry and align our understanding of God with the truth. Let’s commit to worshiping God as He truly is, not as we imagine Him to be.
Bible Verse ‘The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.’ – Colossians 1:15-17
Reflection Question Are there any ‘idols’ in your life that you need to let go of to focus more on the true nature of God?
Quote Jesus is the visible representation of the invisible God.
Prayer Father, help me to see You as You truly are and to avoid creating idols in my life. Let my worship be pure and focused on You alone. Amen.
Day 3: Honoring God’s Name
Devotional The third commandment calls us to honor God’s name, which goes beyond avoiding misuse in speech. It involves living in a way that reflects our intimate relationship with Him. When we bear God’s name, we represent Him in our actions and words. Jesus invites us into a relational journey, saying, ‘Follow me.’ This means our lives should be a testament to His love and truth. Let’s strive to honor God’s name by living authentically and faithfully.
Bible Verse ‘Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ – John 14:6
Reflection Question In what ways can you honor God’s name through your actions and words today?
Quote Taking the name in reality involves having an intimate relationship with God.
Prayer Lord, help me to honor Your name in all that I do. Let my life be a reflection of Your love and truth. Amen.
Day 4: Commitment in Relationships
Devotional The Ten Commandments emphasize the importance of commitment in our relationships with God and others. Jesus demonstrated this commitment through His life and teachings. In John 21:15-19, Jesus reinstates Peter, showing that despite our failures, we are called to follow Him and commit to His ways. This commitment requires effort and intentionality. Let’s reflect on our relationships and consider how we can deepen our commitment to God and those around us.
Bible Verse ‘When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ he said, ‘you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ – John 21:15
Reflection Question How can you show greater commitment in your relationship with God and others?
Quote Relationship takes effort. You have to be involved in it. Relationship with God is the same way.
Prayer Jesus, help me to be committed in my relationships with You and others. Give me the strength to follow You faithfully. Amen.
Day 5: Embracing Jesus as the Way
Devotional The Ten Commandments guide us to live in truth and avoid hypocrisy. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and by embracing Him, we can live out these principles authentically. In 1 Peter 1:8-9, we are reminded of the joy and salvation that come from believing in Jesus. Let’s start by saying yes to Jesus, making Him the treasure of our lives. This is the beginning of everything, and through His faithfulness, we can navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Bible Verse ‘Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.’ – 1 Peter 1:8-9
Reflection Question Have you made Jesus the treasure of your life? How can you deepen your relationship with Him today?
Quote Start by saying yes to Jesus. Jesus, will you be my lord, my treasure, my savior? It’s the beginning of everything.
Prayer Jesus, I say yes to You. Be my Lord, my treasure, and my Savior. Help me to live out Your truth and love every day. Amen.
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