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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