Devo from Sunday, February 1st:
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the themes from the transcription:
Day 1: The Foundation of Discipleship
Reading: Matthew 11:28-30; 2 Timothy 2:2
Devotional: Discipleship begins with a personal relationship with Jesus, who invites us to come to Him and find rest. Just as a young student prayed a simple prayer to understand God's Word and was met with a discipler, God responds to our heart's cry for spiritual growth. Discipleship is not complicated—it's learning from Jesus and passing that knowledge to others. Paul's instruction to Timothy reveals a multiplication principle: what you learn, teach to faithful people who will teach others. This creates four generations of faith in one verse. Consider your spiritual journey. Who invested in you? The foundation of changing the world starts with one person learning from Jesus and sharing that love with another. Your willingness to be discipled today creates a legacy for tomorrow.
Reflection: Who has God placed in your life to learn from? Who might you begin investing in spiritually?
Day 2: The Power of Partnership
Reading: Acts 1:12-15; Acts 2:42-47
Devotional: Jesus didn't leave behind a megachurch of thousands—He left 120 committed disciples who lived life together. These men and women devoted themselves to learning, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. From this small, unified group, the church exploded into existence. Discipleship thrives in community, not isolation. The early believers shared everything, met daily, and praised God together. Their authentic community attracted others—the Lord added to their number daily. Consider the power of partnership in your own life. Marriage, friendships, and church relationships strengthen when we commit to walking together. Who are your 120? Who shares your spiritual journey? Discipleship isn't a solo endeavor. We need others to pray with us, encourage us, and challenge us. When we live life together in authentic community, the world takes notice.
Reflection: How can you move from casual church attendance to genuine spiritual partnership with others?
Day 3: Generational Faith
Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-6; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Devotional: Timothy's faith didn't begin with Paul—it started with his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. These faithful women invested in a young boy, creating a spiritual legacy that would impact the early church and inspire believers for millennia. Your greatest discipleship opportunity may be right in your home. Parents and grandparents, you are planting seeds that may not fully bloom for twenty years or more. One mother faithfully prayed for her son through college, waiting patiently as he found his own faith. At twenty, he finally declared his calling to be a light for Jesus. Some investments take months; others take decades. We don't control the timeline—we simply remain faithful. Whether you're investing in children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or spiritual sons and daughters, your consistent love and prayers matter eternally.
Reflection: Who in the next generation needs your spiritual investment? What one step can you take this week?
Day 4: Mission in the Everyday
Reading: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8
Devotional: The Great Commission says "go and make disciples," but the Greek implies "as you go"—in your everyday life. Jesus strategically placed you in your neighborhood, workplace, and community. You are on mission right now, wherever you are. A coworker faithfully prayed for and invited his colleague to church for fifteen years before that man accepted Christ. That man's son then came to faith, impacting countless others. Your mission field isn't necessarily overseas—it's the cubicle next to you, the house across the street, the Little League field on Saturday. One person compared their heart to a shape-sorter toy: relationships, money, and distractions can't fill the void—only Jesus fits perfectly. Who in your everyday life needs to hear this truth? You don't need special training to share Jesus; you simply need to live authentically and invite others into your life.
Reflection: Name three people in your regular routine who need to see Jesus through you.
Day 5: The Vision of Revival
Reading: Acts 2:1-21; Habakkuk 2:14
Devotional: Imagine lights turning on across a dark campus—one dorm room, then another, spreading across buildings and into the community. This is God's vision for revival: one life ignited, then another, then another. The 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit, and 3,000 were added in one day. Healthy sheep reproduce. When we live as authentic disciples, learning from Jesus and sharing Him with others, we participate in God's kingdom multiplication. You may not see the full revival in your lifetime, but your faithfulness matters. Every person you invest in, every prayer you pray, every invitation you extend adds another light to the darkness. Revival doesn't start with thousands—it starts with you saying yes to discipleship. Who will carry the light after you? The world is waiting for disciples who will make disciples, creating a multiplication movement that changes generations.
Reflection: What would revival look like in your sphere of influence? Ask God for His vision and your role in it.
Day 1: The Foundation of Discipleship
Reading: Matthew 11:28-30; 2 Timothy 2:2
Devotional: Discipleship begins with a personal relationship with Jesus, who invites us to come to Him and find rest. Just as a young student prayed a simple prayer to understand God's Word and was met with a discipler, God responds to our heart's cry for spiritual growth. Discipleship is not complicated—it's learning from Jesus and passing that knowledge to others. Paul's instruction to Timothy reveals a multiplication principle: what you learn, teach to faithful people who will teach others. This creates four generations of faith in one verse. Consider your spiritual journey. Who invested in you? The foundation of changing the world starts with one person learning from Jesus and sharing that love with another. Your willingness to be discipled today creates a legacy for tomorrow.
Reflection: Who has God placed in your life to learn from? Who might you begin investing in spiritually?
Day 2: The Power of Partnership
Reading: Acts 1:12-15; Acts 2:42-47
Devotional: Jesus didn't leave behind a megachurch of thousands—He left 120 committed disciples who lived life together. These men and women devoted themselves to learning, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. From this small, unified group, the church exploded into existence. Discipleship thrives in community, not isolation. The early believers shared everything, met daily, and praised God together. Their authentic community attracted others—the Lord added to their number daily. Consider the power of partnership in your own life. Marriage, friendships, and church relationships strengthen when we commit to walking together. Who are your 120? Who shares your spiritual journey? Discipleship isn't a solo endeavor. We need others to pray with us, encourage us, and challenge us. When we live life together in authentic community, the world takes notice.
Reflection: How can you move from casual church attendance to genuine spiritual partnership with others?
Day 3: Generational Faith
Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-6; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Devotional: Timothy's faith didn't begin with Paul—it started with his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. These faithful women invested in a young boy, creating a spiritual legacy that would impact the early church and inspire believers for millennia. Your greatest discipleship opportunity may be right in your home. Parents and grandparents, you are planting seeds that may not fully bloom for twenty years or more. One mother faithfully prayed for her son through college, waiting patiently as he found his own faith. At twenty, he finally declared his calling to be a light for Jesus. Some investments take months; others take decades. We don't control the timeline—we simply remain faithful. Whether you're investing in children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or spiritual sons and daughters, your consistent love and prayers matter eternally.
Reflection: Who in the next generation needs your spiritual investment? What one step can you take this week?
Day 4: Mission in the Everyday
Reading: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8
Devotional: The Great Commission says "go and make disciples," but the Greek implies "as you go"—in your everyday life. Jesus strategically placed you in your neighborhood, workplace, and community. You are on mission right now, wherever you are. A coworker faithfully prayed for and invited his colleague to church for fifteen years before that man accepted Christ. That man's son then came to faith, impacting countless others. Your mission field isn't necessarily overseas—it's the cubicle next to you, the house across the street, the Little League field on Saturday. One person compared their heart to a shape-sorter toy: relationships, money, and distractions can't fill the void—only Jesus fits perfectly. Who in your everyday life needs to hear this truth? You don't need special training to share Jesus; you simply need to live authentically and invite others into your life.
Reflection: Name three people in your regular routine who need to see Jesus through you.
Day 5: The Vision of Revival
Reading: Acts 2:1-21; Habakkuk 2:14
Devotional: Imagine lights turning on across a dark campus—one dorm room, then another, spreading across buildings and into the community. This is God's vision for revival: one life ignited, then another, then another. The 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit, and 3,000 were added in one day. Healthy sheep reproduce. When we live as authentic disciples, learning from Jesus and sharing Him with others, we participate in God's kingdom multiplication. You may not see the full revival in your lifetime, but your faithfulness matters. Every person you invest in, every prayer you pray, every invitation you extend adds another light to the darkness. Revival doesn't start with thousands—it starts with you saying yes to discipleship. Who will carry the light after you? The world is waiting for disciples who will make disciples, creating a multiplication movement that changes generations.
Reflection: What would revival look like in your sphere of influence? Ask God for His vision and your role in it.