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Kingdom Coming Part 3 Devotionals
Day 1: The Cursed Tree
Devotional Jeremiah uses the powerful analogy of two trees to illustrate his message. The cursed tree, representing those who trust in human strength, dwells in parched places and leads to a life of desolation. When we place our trust in our own abilities or in other people, we often find ourselves in a spiritual wasteland, feeling dry and unfulfilled. This is because human strength is limited and unreliable. Reflect on areas in your life where you might be relying too much on your own strength or the strength of others. Recognize that this path leads to desolation and emptiness.
Bible Verse ‘Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord.”’ – Jeremiah 17:5
Reflection Question In what areas of your life are you relying on your own strength or the strength of others instead of trusting in God?
Quote The cursed tree, representing those who trust in human strength, dwells in parched places and leads to a life of desolation.
Prayer Lord, help me to see the areas in my life where I am relying on my own strength or the strength of others. Guide me to place my trust in You alone, so that I may avoid the desolation that comes from misplaced confidence. Amen.
Day 2: The Blessed Tree
Devotional In contrast to the cursed tree, the blessed tree is rooted by the water, symbolizing those who trust in God and continually bear fruit, even in challenging times. When we place our trust in God, we are like a tree planted by streams of water, always nourished and able to withstand difficult seasons. This trust in God allows us to experience peace and fruitfulness, regardless of external circumstances. Reflect on how trusting in God has brought you peace and fruitfulness in your life.
Bible Verse ‘He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.’ – Jeremiah 17:8
Reflection Question How has trusting in God brought peace and fruitfulness into your life, even during challenging times?
Quote The blessed tree, rooted by the water, symbolizes those who trust in God and continually bear fruit, even in challenging times.
Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for being my source of strength and nourishment. Help me to trust in You fully, so that I may be like the blessed tree, always bearing fruit and experiencing Your peace. Amen.
Day 3: The Deceitfulness of the Heart
Devotional Jeremiah warns about the deceitfulness of the human heart, which often leads us to place our trust in unreliable sources. Our hearts can be deceptive, making us believe that we can find security and strength in things other than God. This deception can lead us away from the true source of life and into a state of spiritual drought. Take time to examine your heart and identify any areas where you might be deceived into trusting in something other than God.
Bible Verse ‘The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?’ – Jeremiah 17:9
Reflection Question Are there areas in your life where your heart has deceived you into trusting in something other than God?
Quote Jeremiah also warns about the deceitfulness of the human heart, which often leads us to place our trust in unreliable sources.
Prayer Lord, reveal to me the areas where my heart has deceived me. Help me to see clearly and to place my trust in You alone. Cleanse my heart and guide me back to You. Amen.
Day 4: Replanting Our Roots
Devotional To overcome the deceitfulness of our hearts, we must replant our roots in God, making Him our ultimate source of security and strength. This means consciously choosing to trust in God and aligning our lives with His will. It’s not about trying harder or changing external circumstances, but about reorienting our hearts towards God. Reflect on how you can replant your roots in God and make Him the center of your life.
Bible Verse ‘Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.’ – Jeremiah 17:14
Reflection Question What steps can you take to replant your roots in God and make Him the center of your life?
Quote To overcome this, we must replant our roots in God, making Him our ultimate source of security and strength.
Prayer Father, I want to replant my roots in You. Help me to trust in You completely and to make You the center of my life. Heal my heart and guide me in Your ways. Amen.
Day 5: Experiencing Peace and Fruitfulness
Devotional By replanting our roots in God, we can experience the peace and fruitfulness that come from being deeply rooted in His grace and love. This peace is not dependent on external circumstances but is a result of our trust in God. When we are rooted in Him, we can withstand any storm and continue to bear fruit. Reflect on the peace and fruitfulness you have experienced by being rooted in God’s grace and love.
Bible Verse ‘He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.’ – Jeremiah 17:8
Reflection Question How has being deeply rooted in God’s grace and love brought peace and fruitfulness into your life?
Quote By doing so, you can experience the peace and fruitfulness that come from being deeply rooted in His grace and love.
Prayer Lord, thank You for the peace and fruitfulness that come from being deeply rooted in Your grace and love. Help me to remain steadfast in my trust in You, no matter the circumstances. Amen.
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Kingdom Coming Part 2 Devotionals
Day 1: God’s Power to Revive
Devotional Ezekiel 37 presents a powerful vision of hope and restoration. During a time of spiritual decline in Israel, the prophet Ezekiel is shown a valley filled with dry bones, symbolizing the hopelessness of the Israelites. God asks Ezekiel if the bones can live, and as Ezekiel prophesies, the bones come together and are brought to life by God’s breath, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. This vision demonstrates God’s power to revive and restore even the most hopeless situations. It serves as a reminder to place our hope in God and trust in His promises, rather than in temporary things. The vision encourages us to seek the Holy Spirit’s renewal in our lives and to trust in God’s ultimate plan for restoration through Jesus Christ.
Bible Verse ‘The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones.’ – Ezekiel 37:1
Reflection Question In what areas of your life do you feel like you are in a valley of dry bones, and how can you invite God’s power to revive those areas?
Quote God’s power to revive and restore even the most hopeless situations.
Prayer Lord, I acknowledge the dry bones in my life and ask for Your breath to bring them back to life. Help me to trust in Your power to revive and restore even the most hopeless situations. Amen.
Day 2: The Breath of Life
Devotional In Ezekiel’s vision, the bones come together, but they are not truly alive until God’s breath enters them. This breath symbolizes the Holy Spirit, who brings true life and renewal. Just as the bones needed God’s breath to live, we need the Holy Spirit to bring life into our spiritual dryness. Without the Holy Spirit, we may appear whole on the outside, but we lack the true life that only God can give. Seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life and allow Him to breathe new life into you.
Bible Verse ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.’ – Ezekiel 37:5
Reflection Question How can you invite the Holy Spirit to breathe new life into areas of spiritual dryness in your life?
Quote God’s breath, it’s the Spirit. And that’s where everything begins to happen. That’s where life really is.
Prayer Holy Spirit, I invite You to breathe new life into me. Fill me with Your presence and renew my spirit. Help me to experience the true life that only You can give. Amen.
Day 3: Hope in God’s Promises
Devotional Ezekiel’s vision reminds us to place our hope in God’s promises rather than in temporary things. The Israelites felt hopeless, but God promised to open their graves and bring them back to life. Similarly, we may face situations that seem hopeless, but God’s promises remain true. When we place our hope in temporary things, we are bound to be disappointed. However, when we place our hope in God, we can trust that He will fulfill His promises and bring restoration.
Bible Verse ‘Therefore prophesy and say to them: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel.’ – Ezekiel 37:12
Reflection Question What temporary things have you been placing your hope in, and how can you shift your focus to God’s promises?
Quote Put your hope in temporary things, it’s going to fail you.
Prayer Lord, help me to place my hope in Your promises rather than in temporary things. Remind me of Your faithfulness and the assurance that You will bring restoration. Amen.
Day 4: The Presence of God
Devotional Ezekiel’s vision also highlights the importance of God’s presence. The presence of God had left the temple, symbolizing a broken connection between heaven and earth. However, God’s promise to bring the Israelites back to life and return them to their land signifies the restoration of that connection. In our lives, we must seek to restore and maintain our connection with God. His presence brings life, peace, and guidance. Make it a priority to seek God’s presence daily and experience the fullness of life that comes from being in relationship with Him.
Bible Verse ‘I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord.’ – Ezekiel 37:14
Reflection Question How can you prioritize seeking God’s presence in your daily life?
Quote The presence of God actually leaves the temple. There’s no more heaven and earth connection.
Prayer Lord, I desire to be in Your presence daily. Help me to prioritize my relationship with You and to seek Your presence in all that I do. Fill me with Your Spirit and guide me in Your ways. Amen.
Day 5: Jesus, Our Hope and Answer
Devotional Ultimately, Ezekiel’s vision points us to Jesus Christ, who is our hope and answer. Jesus brings life into the worst of situations and offers us a restored relationship with God. Through His sacrifice, we are made clean and can experience the fullness of life that God intended for us. Everything starts by knowing Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Place your hope in Him and trust that He will bring revival and breakthrough in your life. Remember that whatever you are going through is temporary, and something better is on the horizon.
Bible Verse ‘But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.’ – Romans 8:10
Reflection Question How can you deepen your relationship with Jesus and place your hope in Him as your Lord and Savior?
Quote Jesus is your hope and your answer, and he can bring life into the worst of situations.
Prayer Jesus, I place my hope in You. Thank You for being my answer and bringing life into the worst of situations. Help me to deepen my relationship with You and to trust in Your promises. Amen.
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Kingdom Coming Part 1 Devotionals
Day 1: Understanding Exile
Devotional The concept of exile is a powerful reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. In Ezekiel, we see God’s glory departing from the temple due to the Israelites’ corruption and disobedience. This period of Babylonian exile serves as a stark lesson for us today. When we stray from God’s path, we experience a form of spiritual exile, feeling distant and disconnected from Him. However, this isn’t the end of the story. The prophets spoke of a future hope and redemption, pointing to Jesus Christ as the ultimate redeemer. Through His sacrifice, we are offered forgiveness and a renewed relationship with God.
Bible Verse Then the glory of the Lord departed from over the threshold of the temple and stopped above the cherubim. – Ezekiel 10:18
Reflection Question In what areas of your life do you feel spiritually exiled, and how can you seek God’s presence to restore that connection?
Quote Understanding exile will help you answer a lot of the why questions you have.
Prayer Lord, help me to recognize the areas in my life where I have strayed from You. Guide me back to Your presence and restore our relationship. Amen.
Day 2: The Promise of Redemption
Devotional Despite the exile, the prophets spoke of a future hope and redemption. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers us forgiveness and a renewed relationship with God. Jeremiah’s prophecy of a new covenant, where God’s law is written on our hearts, is partially fulfilled in Jesus and will be fully realized upon His return. This new covenant signifies a deep, personal relationship with God, one that is not based on external rituals but on an internal transformation.
Bible Verse The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. – Jeremiah 31:31
Reflection Question How does the promise of a new covenant change your understanding of your relationship with God?
Quote Jeremiah’s prophecy of a new covenant, where God’s law is written on our hearts, is partially fulfilled in Jesus and will be fully realized upon His return.
Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise of a new covenant through Jesus Christ. Help me to internalize Your laws and live a life that reflects Your love and grace. Amen.
Day 3: Living as Signposts
Devotional As believers, we are called to live as signposts, reflecting the hope and redemption we have in Jesus and guiding others towards Him. Our lives should be a testament to the transformative power of God’s love and grace. By living out our faith authentically, we can help others find their way back to God. This means being intentional in our actions, words, and relationships, always pointing others to the hope we have in Christ.
Bible Verse Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. – 2 Corinthians 4:16
Reflection Question In what ways can you be a signpost for others, guiding them towards the hope and redemption found in Jesus?
Quote As believers, we are called to live as signposts, reflecting the hope and redemption we have in Jesus and guiding others towards Him.
Prayer Lord, help me to live as a signpost, reflecting Your love and guiding others towards You. May my life be a testament to Your transformative power. Amen.
Day 4: Deepening Our Relationship with God
Devotional By deepening our relationship with God through worship, prayer, and reading His word, we can experience glimpses of the eternal life that awaits us. This connection with God is not just about following rules but about cultivating a deep, personal relationship with Him. When we invest time in our relationship with God, we begin to see His hand in our lives more clearly and experience His peace and joy.
Bible Verse Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. – Psalm 90:1-2
Reflection Question What steps can you take today to deepen your relationship with God and experience His presence more fully?
Quote By deepening our relationship with God through worship, prayer, and reading His word, we can experience glimpses of the eternal life that awaits us.
Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to deepen my relationship with You through worship, prayer, and reading Your word. May I experience Your presence and the eternal life that awaits. Amen.
Day 5: The Ultimate Redeemer
Devotional Jesus Christ is the ultimate redeemer who offers us forgiveness and a renewed relationship with God. Through His sacrifice, we are redeemed from the power of sin and death. This redemption is not just a one-time event but a continuous process of transformation and renewal. As we grow in our faith, we become more like Christ, reflecting His love and grace to the world around us.
Bible Verse In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. – Ephesians 1:7
Reflection Question How does understanding Jesus as your ultimate redeemer change the way you live your daily life?
Quote In him, Jesus, we have redemption. Paul said, through his blood, the forgiveness of sins in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.
Prayer Lord Jesus, thank You for being my ultimate redeemer. Help me to live a life that reflects Your love and grace, continually growing in my faith and relationship with You. Amen.
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