Daily Devotional
9/22/2025-9/26/2025
Here is this week's daily devotional based on Pastor Alton's sermon covering Genesis 21:1-21. If you haven't heard the sermon yet, you can find it below.
Day 1: God's Faithfulness in Keeping Promises
Reading: Genesis 21:1-7, Romans 4:18-21
Devotional: As we read about the miraculous birth of Isaac, we're reminded of God's unwavering faithfulness. Despite Abraham and Sarah's advanced age and initial doubts, God fulfilled His promise. This story encourages us to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem impossible. Reflect on a time when God kept a promise in your life, perhaps in an unexpected way. How can you cultivate a deeper trust in God's faithfulness today? Remember, just as God was faithful to Abraham and Sarah, He remains faithful to us through Jesus Christ.
Day 2: Finding Joy in God's Plan
Reading: Genesis 21:6-7, Psalm 126:1-3
Devotional: Sarah's laughter of disbelief turned into joyful laughter when Isaac was born. God often works in ways that surpass our understanding, turning our doubts into delight. Consider the areas in your life where you may be struggling to see God's plan. How might God be inviting you to trust Him more deeply? Pray for the faith to see beyond your current circumstances and to find joy in God's unfolding plan for your life. Remember that in Christ, all of God's promises find their "Yes" - including His promise of joy and abundant life.
Day 3: God's Care in the Wilderness
Reading: Genesis 21:14-19, Psalm 23
Devotional: The story of Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness reminds us that God sees and cares for those who are suffering and alone. Even when Hagar had given up hope, God provided a well of water, sustaining them in their time of need. Reflect on times in your life when you've felt lost or abandoned. How has God revealed His presence and care during those "wilderness" experiences? Today, be mindful of those around you who might be going through their own wilderness. How can you be an instrument of God's care and provision for others?
Day 4: The Living Water
Reading: John 4:7-14, Revelation 22:17
Devotional: The well that God revealed to Hagar points us to Jesus, the source of living water. Just as the physical water saved Ishmael's life, Jesus offers spiritual water that gives eternal life. Consider your own spiritual thirst. Are you trying to quench it with things other than Christ? Take time today to "drink deeply" from God's Word and presence in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you afresh and to help you rely on Jesus as your source of true satisfaction and life.
Day 5: God's Promises Fulfilled in Christ
Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Galatians 3:16-18
Devotional: Paul reminds us that all of God's promises find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. From the promise to Abraham to the promise of eternal life, Jesus is the resounding "Yes" to every divine pledge. Reflect on the promises of God that are most meaningful to you. How does seeing them fulfilled in Christ strengthen your faith? Today, thank God for His faithfulness in keeping His promises through Jesus. Ask for grace to live in light of these promises, confidently saying "Amen" to God's glory through your words and actions.
Reading: Genesis 21:1-7, Romans 4:18-21
Devotional: As we read about the miraculous birth of Isaac, we're reminded of God's unwavering faithfulness. Despite Abraham and Sarah's advanced age and initial doubts, God fulfilled His promise. This story encourages us to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem impossible. Reflect on a time when God kept a promise in your life, perhaps in an unexpected way. How can you cultivate a deeper trust in God's faithfulness today? Remember, just as God was faithful to Abraham and Sarah, He remains faithful to us through Jesus Christ.
Day 2: Finding Joy in God's Plan
Reading: Genesis 21:6-7, Psalm 126:1-3
Devotional: Sarah's laughter of disbelief turned into joyful laughter when Isaac was born. God often works in ways that surpass our understanding, turning our doubts into delight. Consider the areas in your life where you may be struggling to see God's plan. How might God be inviting you to trust Him more deeply? Pray for the faith to see beyond your current circumstances and to find joy in God's unfolding plan for your life. Remember that in Christ, all of God's promises find their "Yes" - including His promise of joy and abundant life.
Day 3: God's Care in the Wilderness
Reading: Genesis 21:14-19, Psalm 23
Devotional: The story of Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness reminds us that God sees and cares for those who are suffering and alone. Even when Hagar had given up hope, God provided a well of water, sustaining them in their time of need. Reflect on times in your life when you've felt lost or abandoned. How has God revealed His presence and care during those "wilderness" experiences? Today, be mindful of those around you who might be going through their own wilderness. How can you be an instrument of God's care and provision for others?
Day 4: The Living Water
Reading: John 4:7-14, Revelation 22:17
Devotional: The well that God revealed to Hagar points us to Jesus, the source of living water. Just as the physical water saved Ishmael's life, Jesus offers spiritual water that gives eternal life. Consider your own spiritual thirst. Are you trying to quench it with things other than Christ? Take time today to "drink deeply" from God's Word and presence in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you afresh and to help you rely on Jesus as your source of true satisfaction and life.
Day 5: God's Promises Fulfilled in Christ
Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Galatians 3:16-18
Devotional: Paul reminds us that all of God's promises find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. From the promise to Abraham to the promise of eternal life, Jesus is the resounding "Yes" to every divine pledge. Reflect on the promises of God that are most meaningful to you. How does seeing them fulfilled in Christ strengthen your faith? Today, thank God for His faithfulness in keeping His promises through Jesus. Ask for grace to live in light of these promises, confidently saying "Amen" to God's glory through your words and actions.