Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on Sunday's Message, "He is Able":
Day 1: Chosen and Adopted (Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14)
Devotional: God's love for us is not based on our merits or actions, but on His very nature. As you read this passage, reflect on the profound truth that before the foundation of the world, God chose you. He adopted you into His family, not because of anything you've done, but because of His great love. How does this change your perspective on your worth and identity? Today, live in the confidence of being God's beloved child, chosen and adopted into His eternal family.
Day 2: Saved by Grace (Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10)
Devotional: Our salvation is a gift from God, not something we can earn or work for. As you meditate on these verses, consider the depths from which God has rescued you. You were dead in your sins, but God made you alive with Christ. How does this undeserved grace impact your daily life? Today, let gratitude for your salvation overflow into good works, not to earn God's favor, but as a response to the lavish love He's already shown you.
Day 3: The Mystery Revealed (Reading: Ephesians 3:1-13)
Devotional: The mystery Paul speaks of is that Gentiles are now fellow heirs with Jews in God's family. This inclusion was always part of God's plan, but it wasn't fully revealed until Christ came. As you ponder this, think about how God has welcomed you into His family. Are there people you consider "outsiders" in your life? How can you extend God's welcoming love to them? Today, look for opportunities to break down barriers and show others they are welcome in God's family.
Day 4: God's Love in Suffering (Reading: Romans 8:35-39)
Devotional: Even in our darkest moments, God's love for us remains constant. Princess Alice's love for her sick son reflects a small fraction of God's unfailing love for us. As you read these powerful verses, remember that nothing can separate you from God's love. Have you experienced times when you felt distant from God due to suffering? How does the assurance of His unchanging love comfort you? Today, rest in the knowledge that whatever you face, you face it with a God who loves you beyond measure.
Day 5: Living as God's Masterpiece (Reading: Ephesians 2:10 and Colossians 3:12-17)
Devotional: You are God's masterpiece, created for a purpose. As you reflect on these verses, consider how God has uniquely crafted you. What gifts and passions has He given you? How can you use them to glorify Him and serve others? Remember, if God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. You are deeply loved and valued. Today, live as the masterpiece God created you to be, clothed in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.