Our Weekly Devotionals are designed to help you stay connected to Sunday’s message all week long.
5-Day Devotional: Created to Serve
Day 1: Saved by Grace to Serve with Purpose
Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10
Devotional: Salvation is not the finish line—it's the starting line. God didn't save you simply so you could consume His blessings; He saved you to participate in His mission. You are His masterpiece, carefully crafted with intentionality and purpose. Before you took your first breath, God had already planned good works for you to accomplish. This isn't about earning your salvation through service; it's about responding to the incredible grace you've already received. Today, ask yourself: Am I content being a "leftover screw" in God's kingdom, or am I ready to take my rightful place? Your spiritual growth accelerates when you move from the seat to service. What has God been calling you toward that you've been avoiding?
Devotional: Salvation is not the finish line—it's the starting line. God didn't save you simply so you could consume His blessings; He saved you to participate in His mission. You are His masterpiece, carefully crafted with intentionality and purpose. Before you took your first breath, God had already planned good works for you to accomplish. This isn't about earning your salvation through service; it's about responding to the incredible grace you've already received. Today, ask yourself: Am I content being a "leftover screw" in God's kingdom, or am I ready to take my rightful place? Your spiritual growth accelerates when you move from the seat to service. What has God been calling you toward that you've been avoiding?
Day 2: Following Jesus' Example of Humble Service
Reading: John 13:12-17
Devotional: Jesus didn't just teach servanthood—He embodied it. When He knelt to wash His disciples' feet, He was doing the work of the lowest servant in the household. Yet this wasn't beneath Him; it was exactly who He is. His command is clear: "Do as I have done to you." There are no exceptions, no clauses for when it's convenient or comfortable. When you serve the "least of these," you're actually serving Christ Himself. The person you help in kids ministry, the smile you offer at the hospitality table, the technical excellence you bring to production—all of it is worship. Today, identify one specific way you can wash someone's feet. Remember, humility isn't thinking less of yourself; it's thinking of yourself less.
Devotional: Jesus didn't just teach servanthood—He embodied it. When He knelt to wash His disciples' feet, He was doing the work of the lowest servant in the household. Yet this wasn't beneath Him; it was exactly who He is. His command is clear: "Do as I have done to you." There are no exceptions, no clauses for when it's convenient or comfortable. When you serve the "least of these," you're actually serving Christ Himself. The person you help in kids ministry, the smile you offer at the hospitality table, the technical excellence you bring to production—all of it is worship. Today, identify one specific way you can wash someone's feet. Remember, humility isn't thinking less of yourself; it's thinking of yourself less.
Day 3: Working for the Lord, Not for People
Reading: Colossians 3:23-24
Devotional: Every act of service is ultimately rendered to Christ, not to people. This transforms everything. When you're exhausted from serving, remember you're working for the Lord. When you feel unappreciated, remember your reward comes from Him. When the task seems too small or insignificant, remember that in God's economy, faithfulness in little things qualifies you for greater things. The inheritance awaiting you isn't earned by your service, but your service is evidence of your relationship with the Master. This perspective eliminates comparison, competition, and burnout. You're not trying to impress people or build your own kingdom—you're participating in His. Today, approach every task, whether at church or in daily life, as an act of worship to Jesus Himself.
Devotional: Every act of service is ultimately rendered to Christ, not to people. This transforms everything. When you're exhausted from serving, remember you're working for the Lord. When you feel unappreciated, remember your reward comes from Him. When the task seems too small or insignificant, remember that in God's economy, faithfulness in little things qualifies you for greater things. The inheritance awaiting you isn't earned by your service, but your service is evidence of your relationship with the Master. This perspective eliminates comparison, competition, and burnout. You're not trying to impress people or build your own kingdom—you're participating in His. Today, approach every task, whether at church or in daily life, as an act of worship to Jesus Himself.
Day 4: The Power of Unified Sacrifice
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Devotional: The church doesn't function on the talents of a few; it thrives on the sacrifices of many. Like a body, every part matters. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you." When experienced musicians submit to newer leaders, when skilled professionals serve in children's ministry, when successful businesspeople greet at the door—that's when the church becomes unstoppable. Your willingness to serve where you're needed, not just where you're comfortable, demonstrates spiritual maturity. Pride says, "If I can't lead, I won't participate." Humility says, "Where can I help?" Revival doesn't come through spectacular individual gifts; it comes through ordinary people making extraordinary sacrifices together. What role is God calling you to fill, even if it's not the spotlight position you might prefer?
Devotional: The church doesn't function on the talents of a few; it thrives on the sacrifices of many. Like a body, every part matters. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you." When experienced musicians submit to newer leaders, when skilled professionals serve in children's ministry, when successful businesspeople greet at the door—that's when the church becomes unstoppable. Your willingness to serve where you're needed, not just where you're comfortable, demonstrates spiritual maturity. Pride says, "If I can't lead, I won't participate." Humility says, "Where can I help?" Revival doesn't come through spectacular individual gifts; it comes through ordinary people making extraordinary sacrifices together. What role is God calling you to fill, even if it's not the spotlight position you might prefer?
Day 5: From Stagnation to Spiritual Growth
Reading: James 2:14-26
Devotional: Faith without works is dead—not because works save you, but because genuine faith inevitably produces action. A faith that doesn't serve will eventually stagnate. You cannot grow spiritually while remaining comfortable and uninvolved. The greatest spiritual formation happens not in the seat but in the service. When you step out in obedience, even when you don't feel qualified, God meets you there. He doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. Today is your opportunity to move from consumer to contributor, from spectator to participant. The question isn't whether you have enough talent, time, or training. The question is: Will you say yes to what God has already prepared for you to do? Your spiritual vitality depends on your willingness to humble yourself and submit to something greater than yourself. Where will you take your rightful place in God's mission?
Devotional: Faith without works is dead—not because works save you, but because genuine faith inevitably produces action. A faith that doesn't serve will eventually stagnate. You cannot grow spiritually while remaining comfortable and uninvolved. The greatest spiritual formation happens not in the seat but in the service. When you step out in obedience, even when you don't feel qualified, God meets you there. He doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. Today is your opportunity to move from consumer to contributor, from spectator to participant. The question isn't whether you have enough talent, time, or training. The question is: Will you say yes to what God has already prepared for you to do? Your spiritual vitality depends on your willingness to humble yourself and submit to something greater than yourself. Where will you take your rightful place in God's mission?