January 26th, 2025
by Pastor Justin Turney
by Pastor Justin Turney
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on January 26, 2025 Sermon: The Word (Part 4): God's Instructions Against Us!
Day 1: Embracing God's Loving Reproof
Reading: Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:5-11
Devotional: God's reproof is an act of love, not punishment. Just as a loving parent corrects their child, our Heavenly Father uses His Word to guide us towards righteousness. Reflect on areas in your life where you might be resisting God's correction. How can you open your heart to receive His loving instruction? Remember, God's discipline is always for our benefit, helping us grow in holiness and drawing us closer to Him.
Day 2: The Power of Godly Grief
Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11, Psalm 51:1-12
Devotional: Worldly sorrow leads to death, but godly grief produces repentance and life. Consider a time when you experienced conviction over sin. How did it lead you to repentance and a closer walk with God? Pray for the Holy Spirit to sensitize your heart to sin and cultivate a spirit of godly sorrow that leads to transformation. Let David's prayer in Psalm 51 guide you in seeking restoration and renewed joy in your salvation.
Day 3: Cleansing and Holiness
Reading: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 Peter 1:13-16
Devotional: As children of light, we are called to walk in purity and holiness. Reflect on areas of your life that may need cleansing. How can you cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the process of sanctification? Remember, confession and repentance are not about shame, but about experiencing the freedom and joy of living in alignment with God's will. Ask God to reveal any hidden sin and to empower you to live a life that reflects His holiness.
Day 4: Embracing Spiritual Growth
Reading: Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Peter 3:17-18
Devotional: The Christian life is a journey of continual growth and transformation. Like Paul, we must press on towards the goal, never becoming complacent in our spiritual walk. What areas of your spiritual life have become stagnant? How can you cultivate a hunger for God's Word and a passion for spiritual growth? Ask the Holy Spirit to renew your zeal and to help you take practical steps towards spiritual maturity.
Day 5: Finding Joy in God's Presence
Reading: Psalm 16:5-11, John 15:9-11
Devotional: True joy is found in God's presence, not in fleeting worldly pleasures. As we allow God's Word to shape us and draw us closer to Him, we experience the fullness of joy He promises. Reflect on times when you've felt the deepest joy in your walk with God. How can you cultivate a greater awareness of His presence in your daily life? Commit to spending intentional time in God's presence, allowing His joy to be your strength and the source of your contentment.
Day 1: Embracing God's Loving Reproof
Reading: Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:5-11
Devotional: God's reproof is an act of love, not punishment. Just as a loving parent corrects their child, our Heavenly Father uses His Word to guide us towards righteousness. Reflect on areas in your life where you might be resisting God's correction. How can you open your heart to receive His loving instruction? Remember, God's discipline is always for our benefit, helping us grow in holiness and drawing us closer to Him.
Day 2: The Power of Godly Grief
Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11, Psalm 51:1-12
Devotional: Worldly sorrow leads to death, but godly grief produces repentance and life. Consider a time when you experienced conviction over sin. How did it lead you to repentance and a closer walk with God? Pray for the Holy Spirit to sensitize your heart to sin and cultivate a spirit of godly sorrow that leads to transformation. Let David's prayer in Psalm 51 guide you in seeking restoration and renewed joy in your salvation.
Day 3: Cleansing and Holiness
Reading: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 Peter 1:13-16
Devotional: As children of light, we are called to walk in purity and holiness. Reflect on areas of your life that may need cleansing. How can you cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the process of sanctification? Remember, confession and repentance are not about shame, but about experiencing the freedom and joy of living in alignment with God's will. Ask God to reveal any hidden sin and to empower you to live a life that reflects His holiness.
Day 4: Embracing Spiritual Growth
Reading: Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Peter 3:17-18
Devotional: The Christian life is a journey of continual growth and transformation. Like Paul, we must press on towards the goal, never becoming complacent in our spiritual walk. What areas of your spiritual life have become stagnant? How can you cultivate a hunger for God's Word and a passion for spiritual growth? Ask the Holy Spirit to renew your zeal and to help you take practical steps towards spiritual maturity.
Day 5: Finding Joy in God's Presence
Reading: Psalm 16:5-11, John 15:9-11
Devotional: True joy is found in God's presence, not in fleeting worldly pleasures. As we allow God's Word to shape us and draw us closer to Him, we experience the fullness of joy He promises. Reflect on times when you've felt the deepest joy in your walk with God. How can you cultivate a greater awareness of His presence in your daily life? Commit to spending intentional time in God's presence, allowing His joy to be your strength and the source of your contentment.
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