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Kingdom Foreshadowed Part 7 Devotionals
Day 1: Trust and Rest
Devotional As we begin our journey, let’s reflect on the importance of trust and rest in our relationship with God. The Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Promised Land is a powerful illustration of this. They had to trust God to part the Red Sea and lead them to safety. Similarly, we are called to trust God in our own lives, knowing that He will guide us through our challenges. Trusting God allows us to enter into His rest, freeing us from anxiety and fear.
Bible Verse When Pharaoh’s horses, chariots and horsemen went into the sea, the Lord brought the waters of the sea back over them, but the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground. – Exodus 15:19
Reflection Question Which side of the Red Sea are you on at the moment? Are you resting and trusting in the Lord, or are you restless and not?
Quote If you don’t learn to trust God, you’ll never enter into rest with God.
Prayer Lord, help me to trust You more each day. Teach me to rest in Your promises and to find peace in Your presence. Amen.
Day 2: The Blueprint of Love
Devotional The Ten Commandments, or ‘Ten Words,’ were given to the Israelites not as a means of salvation, but as a guide for living in God’s love. These commandments are a love document, showing us how to live as God’s people. They remind us that our relationship with God is built on trust and rest. When we trust God, we can rest in His love and extend that love to others.
Bible Verse Then Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women followed her, with timbrels and dancing. – Exodus 15:20
Reflection Question How can you see the Ten Commandments as a guide for living in God’s love rather than a set of rules?
Quote The ten words were given not on how to be rescued and delivered, but to people who had been rescued and delivered.
Prayer Father, thank You for Your commandments that guide us in love. Help me to see them as a way to deepen my relationship with You and others. Amen.
Day 3: The Sabbath Reset
Devotional The Sabbath is more than just a day of rest; it’s a reset for our lives. God commands us to take one day each week to stop our busy work and focus on Him. This act of trust allows us to rest in His provision and reminds us that He is in control. By observing the Sabbath, we reset our priorities and realign our hearts with God’s will.
Bible Verse Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. – Exodus 30
Reflection Question How can you incorporate a Sabbath rest into your weekly routine to reset and refocus on God?
Quote One of the ways that God helps us with this is in the fourth word, it’s about a Sabbath rest. And that actually says reset.
Prayer Lord, teach me to honor the Sabbath and to use it as a time to reset my life. Help me to trust in Your provision and to find rest in Your presence. Amen.
Day 4: Avoiding Idolatry
Devotional When we are restless and anxious, we are more prone to creating idols in our lives. The Israelites did this when they made the golden calf while waiting for Moses. Idolatry happens when we seek substitutes for God because we are not resting in Him. By trusting and resting in God, we can avoid the pitfalls of idolatry and keep our focus on Him.
Bible Verse For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. – Matthew 11
Reflection Question What idols have you created in your life due to restlessness and anxiety? How can you refocus on God?
Quote Our idols are formed when we’re restless. So if we’re not at the place of rest, if we’re restless and anxious, we will often form idols in our lives.
Prayer Father, forgive me for the idols I have created in my life. Help me to trust and rest in You, keeping my focus on Your love and provision. Amen.
Day 5: God’s Restorative Power
Devotional God is a God who restores. He desires to bring us back to a place of wholeness and completeness. The story of Elisha and the floating axe head is a testament to God’s restorative power. When we trust and rest in Him, we open ourselves to His restoration. Whether we need physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, God is ready to restore us.
Bible Verse The man of God asked, ‘Where did it fall?’ When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it there, and made the iron float. – 2 Kings
Reflection Question What areas of your life need God’s restorative power? How can you invite Him to restore you?
Quote God is a God who restores. It’s the heart of God. He wants to bring things back into a place of wholeness and completeness so that you can experience them.
Prayer Lord, I invite Your restorative power into my life. Heal and restore me in every area where I am broken. Help me to trust and rest in You. Amen.
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Kingdom Foreshadowed Part 6 Devotionals
Day 1: Understanding Your True Worth
Devotional In today’s society, our worth is often measured by how much we can produce or achieve. However, God isn’t interested in your bricks. He cares about you. Your value is inherent, given by God, and not tied to your productivity. Reflect on the story of Exodus, where God freed His people from slavery, not because of their output, but because of His love for them. This is a powerful reminder that our worth is found in our relationship with God, not in our accomplishments.
Bible Verse “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Reflection Question In what ways have you been measuring your worth by your productivity? How can you shift your focus to find your value in God’s love for you?
Quote God doesn’t care about your bricks. He cares about you.
Prayer Lord, help me to see my worth through Your eyes. Teach me to value myself not for what I do, but for who I am in You. Amen.
Day 2: Embracing Rest
Devotional Rest is more than just taking a break from work; it’s about finding peace in God’s provision. The Ten Commandments remind us to keep the Sabbath holy, a day dedicated to rest and worship. This commandment is not just a rule but an invitation to trust in God’s goodness and provision. By practicing intentional rest, we acknowledge that our lives are in God’s hands and that He is our ultimate provider.
Bible Verse “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29
Reflection Question How can you incorporate intentional rest into your weekly routine to honor God and trust in His provision?
Quote God wants you to experience the peace of God in the midst of what’s going on and in what you’re doing in your day to day lives.
Prayer Father, teach me to embrace rest as a gift from You. Help me to trust in Your provision and find peace in Your presence. Amen.
Day 3: Rejecting the Idols of Performance
Devotional The first commandment calls us to reject the idols of performance and embrace our true worth in God. In a culture that glorifies busyness and productivity, it’s easy to fall into the trap of measuring our value by our achievements. However, God created us for relationship, not for relentless toil. By rejecting the idols of performance, we can focus on building a deeper relationship with God and others.
Bible Verse “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:30
Reflection Question What are the ‘idols of performance’ in your life that you need to reject? How can you focus more on your relationship with God and others?
Quote People weren’t created to live as commodities. People have dignity, people have worth, people have value, and they’re made for relationship with God and each other.
Prayer Lord, help me to identify and reject the idols of performance in my life. Teach me to find my worth in You and to prioritize my relationship with You and others. Amen.
Day 4: Trusting in God’s Goodness
Devotional Trusting in God’s goodness is essential for experiencing true rest and peace. The story of Exodus shows us that God desires to set His people free from bondage and lead them to a life of freedom. This freedom comes from trusting in God’s plan and provision. When we trust in God’s goodness, we can let go of our anxieties and find contentment in His care.
Bible Verse “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Reflection Question In what areas of your life do you need to trust in God’s goodness more fully? How can this trust lead to greater peace and contentment?
Quote God wants you to be at a spot where you can just go, God, I know that you’re good. I trust you. I want to go your way, eat from the tree of life. I want to be in relationship with you and with others.
Prayer Father, help me to trust in Your goodness and provision. Teach me to let go of my anxieties and find peace in Your care. Amen.
Day 5: Moving Towards Freedom
Devotional God’s desire is for us to live a life of freedom, free from the relentless toil and the pressures of productivity. The story of Moses and the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt is a powerful reminder that God wants to set His people free. By trusting in God’s plan and embracing the rest He offers, we can move towards the life of freedom that God intends for us.
Bible Verse “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29
Reflection Question What steps can you take to move towards the life of freedom that God intends for you? How can you embrace the rest and peace that God offers?
Quote God wants to set his people free from that relentless toil.
Prayer Lord, lead me towards the life of freedom that You have planned for me. Help me to embrace Your rest and find peace in Your presence. Amen.
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Kingdom Foreshadowed Part 5 Devotionals
Day 1: Trusting God’s Provision
Devotional The Israelites’ journey through the wilderness is a powerful reminder of the importance of trusting in God’s provision. Despite witnessing miraculous events, they often doubted God’s ability to provide for their needs. This is a reflection of our own spiritual journey. We, too, can be quick to forget God’s past faithfulness when faced with new challenges. Yet, God continuously provides for us, just as He did for the Israelites with manna and water. Today, let’s focus on recognizing and trusting in God’s daily provision in our lives.
Bible Verse “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day.'” – Exodus 16:4
Reflection Question In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust in God’s provision, and how can you remind yourself of His faithfulness?
Quote “God is so fascinating. So every day for 40 years, he’s gonna give them manna for the day. He does that five times a week. On the 6th day, he gives them enough for two days.”
Prayer Lord, help me to trust in Your provision each day. Remind me of Your faithfulness and guide me to rely on You in all circumstances. Amen.
Day 2: Overcoming Doubt
Devotional The Israelites often doubted God’s ability to meet their needs, even after witnessing His power. This doubt led to disobedience and grumbling. We, too, can fall into the trap of doubt, especially when faced with difficult situations. However, Jesus reminds us to trust and not worry. By focusing on God’s past faithfulness, we can overcome doubt and strengthen our faith.
Bible Verse “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” – Matthew 6:25
Reflection Question How can you shift your focus from doubt to trust in God’s faithfulness in your current circumstances?
Quote “Jesus emphasized this for us again in the scripture reading. Trust, don’t worry, have faith. Trust me my way. Got you. For you, it’s going to be okay.”
Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to overcome doubt and trust in Your faithfulness. Strengthen my faith and remind me of Your constant provision. Amen.
Day 3: Embracing Obedience
Devotional The Israelites’ journey teaches us the importance of obedience to God’s guidance. Despite their disobedience, God remained faithful and continued to provide for them. Obedience is not always easy, but it is essential for experiencing the fullness of God’s blessings. Jesus, as the Bread of Life, calls us to follow Him and trust in His ways, which lead to eternal life.
Bible Verse “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” – John 6:51
Reflection Question In what areas of your life is God calling you to greater obedience, and how can you take steps to follow His guidance?
Quote “Unless you trust God, you’ll never be able to experience the life he has for you, where you will love God and love others, because you’ll take everything that God does and somehow make it about yourself.”
Prayer Lord, help me to embrace obedience to Your word. Guide me in Your ways and lead me to experience the fullness of Your blessings. Amen.
Day 4: Finding Life in Jesus
Devotional Jesus Christ, as the Bread of Life and the Living Water, offers us sustenance that leads to eternal life. Just as the Israelites needed physical sustenance in the wilderness, we need spiritual sustenance that only Jesus can provide. By trusting in Him and following His ways, we find true life and peace. Jesus transforms our bitterness into sweetness and brings life from death.
Bible Verse “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” – John 4:14
Reflection Question How can you seek spiritual sustenance in Jesus today, and what steps can you take to deepen your relationship with Him?
Quote “Jesus is the one who takes all the bitterness, all of our mess, and he dies and rises again and turns it into a sweetness and brings life out of death.”
Prayer Jesus, thank You for being the Bread of Life and the Living Water. Help me to seek You daily and find true life and peace in Your presence. Amen.
Day 5: Living in God’s Peace
Devotional As we trust in God’s provision, overcome doubt, embrace obedience, and find life in Jesus, we are invited to live in God’s peace. The Israelites’ journey reminds us that God’s ways lead to life and peace, even in the midst of challenges. By seeking first His kingdom and His righteousness, we can experience the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Bible Verse “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:33-34
Reflection Question What steps can you take to seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness in your daily life, and how can this lead to experiencing His peace?
Quote “Seek first his kingdom, his righteousness, his way. All these things will be given to you as well. Don’t worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow he’ll worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Prayer Lord, help me to seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness above all else. Grant me Your peace and guide me in Your ways. Amen.
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