Daily Devotional
7/14/2025-7/18/2025
Here is this week's daily devotional based on Pastor Alton's sermon covering Genesis 12. If you haven't heard the sermon yet, you can find it below.
Day 1: God's Promises and Our Faith
Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
Devotional: God called Abram to leave everything familiar and venture into the unknown, promising to bless him and make him a blessing to others. This call required tremendous faith from Abram. Like Abram, we too are called to trust God's promises, even when the path ahead seems uncertain. Reflect on a time when God asked you to step out in faith. How did you respond? Remember that God's blessings often come through our obedience. Today, ask God to strengthen your faith and help you trust His promises, even when you can't see the outcome.
Day 2: God's Grace in Our Failures
Reading: Genesis 12:10-20
Devotional: Despite God's promises, Abram faltered in his faith when faced with famine, resorting to deception to protect himself. Yet God remained faithful, protecting Abram and Sarai despite their lack of trust. This story reminds us that God's grace is not dependent on our perfect obedience. We all stumble, but God's love and promises remain steadfast. Reflect on areas in your life where fear might be overriding your faith. Confess these to God, and thank Him for His unfailing grace that covers our shortcomings.
Day 3: The Blessing for All Nations
Reading: Galatians 3:6-14
Devotional: God's promise to Abram that "all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through faith in Jesus, we become spiritual children of Abraham and heirs to the promise of blessing. This reminds us that God's plan of salvation has always been for all people, not just a select few. How does knowing you're part of this grand, global family of faith impact your view of others? Today, pray for opportunities to be a channel of God's blessing to someone from a different background or culture.
Day 4: Faith in Times of Waiting
Reading: Hebrews 11:8-16
Devotional: Abram's journey of faith was marked by long periods of waiting. He was 75 when God first called him, and he had to wait 25 more years for the promised son. Yet he persevered in faith, looking forward to the city whose architect and builder is God. In our instant-gratification culture, waiting can be excruciating. What promises of God are you waiting to see fulfilled? How can you cultivate a perspective of eternity that helps you persevere? Ask God for the strength to remain faithful in your seasons of waiting, trusting in His perfect timing.
Day 5: Becoming a Blessing to Others
Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Devotional: God blessed Abram so that he would be a blessing to others. As followers of Christ, we too are called to be salt and light in the world, bringing the flavor of God's love and the illumination of His truth to those around us. This calling isn't just for a select few—it's for every believer. How can you be a blessing in your sphere of influence today? It might be through an act of kindness, a word of encouragement, or simply by living out your faith authentically. Pray for God to use you as His instrument of blessing, shining His light in the darkness of the world.
Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
Devotional: God called Abram to leave everything familiar and venture into the unknown, promising to bless him and make him a blessing to others. This call required tremendous faith from Abram. Like Abram, we too are called to trust God's promises, even when the path ahead seems uncertain. Reflect on a time when God asked you to step out in faith. How did you respond? Remember that God's blessings often come through our obedience. Today, ask God to strengthen your faith and help you trust His promises, even when you can't see the outcome.
Day 2: God's Grace in Our Failures
Reading: Genesis 12:10-20
Devotional: Despite God's promises, Abram faltered in his faith when faced with famine, resorting to deception to protect himself. Yet God remained faithful, protecting Abram and Sarai despite their lack of trust. This story reminds us that God's grace is not dependent on our perfect obedience. We all stumble, but God's love and promises remain steadfast. Reflect on areas in your life where fear might be overriding your faith. Confess these to God, and thank Him for His unfailing grace that covers our shortcomings.
Day 3: The Blessing for All Nations
Reading: Galatians 3:6-14
Devotional: God's promise to Abram that "all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through faith in Jesus, we become spiritual children of Abraham and heirs to the promise of blessing. This reminds us that God's plan of salvation has always been for all people, not just a select few. How does knowing you're part of this grand, global family of faith impact your view of others? Today, pray for opportunities to be a channel of God's blessing to someone from a different background or culture.
Day 4: Faith in Times of Waiting
Reading: Hebrews 11:8-16
Devotional: Abram's journey of faith was marked by long periods of waiting. He was 75 when God first called him, and he had to wait 25 more years for the promised son. Yet he persevered in faith, looking forward to the city whose architect and builder is God. In our instant-gratification culture, waiting can be excruciating. What promises of God are you waiting to see fulfilled? How can you cultivate a perspective of eternity that helps you persevere? Ask God for the strength to remain faithful in your seasons of waiting, trusting in His perfect timing.
Day 5: Becoming a Blessing to Others
Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Devotional: God blessed Abram so that he would be a blessing to others. As followers of Christ, we too are called to be salt and light in the world, bringing the flavor of God's love and the illumination of His truth to those around us. This calling isn't just for a select few—it's for every believer. How can you be a blessing in your sphere of influence today? It might be through an act of kindness, a word of encouragement, or simply by living out your faith authentically. Pray for God to use you as His instrument of blessing, shining His light in the darkness of the world.