Wednesday

Picture: Body (hands/gifts to serve)

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11; Matthew 25:35-40; 1 Corinthians 12:11-20

Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you:

Close your eyes and see someone serving in some way, whether it’s helping to build a building or volunteering at a nursing home or making a meal for a family in need. The focus today is using our many different gifts to be the “hands of Christ” in our service to the orphan, the widow, our neighbor, or anyone the Lord puts in our personal path. Quiet service might get overlooked by our culture, but it never gets overlooked by God. He is so pleased when we love one another through acts of mercy.

Can you recall a time when the body of Christ, whether it was one person or many, came to your side and served you in time of need? Explain.

Is there a specific people-group in which you feel God has called you to serve? What are ways in which you do so?

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Thursday

Picture: Body (feet to walk)

Scripture: Acts 3:6-9: Ephesians 4:1-7; Colossians 1:9-12; Hebrews 12:1-3; Isaiah 52:7

Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you:

Envision taking a long new and unfamiliar trail walk with a map in hand. The idea of course is stay on the trail and follow the directions to the final destination. Similarly, because of our faith in Christ, we “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). The challenge is to resist our old life of the flesh. Every day, He has a path for us to follow in which His word is our guide and His Spirit is our help. He promises to be with us every twist and turn.

What are some recent praises or challenges in your faith walk?

Do you have a favorite life verse(s) and/or song(s) that helps your faith walk? Write them here and then consider sharing them with a friend who may need encouragement in his/her own walk.

Write a prayer using the above verses as a reference.

Tuesday

Picture: Body (a heart to beat)

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9; Jeremiah 24:7; Jeremiah 32:38-41; Psalm 86:11-13

Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you:

When the Bible speaks of “the heart” it encompasses the thoughts, feelings, and desires of an individual, not just his or her emotions. With this truth in mind, close your eyes and think of your own heart. Today’s focus is twofold: 1. the heart of man, left to himself, is deceitful, BUT, 2. we are not left without hope! God can transform any repentant heart into something beautiful. It is important to note, that when our individual hearts beat for Him, they collectively beat as one.

Do your thoughts, feelings, and desires line up with God’s thoughts, feelings, and desires found in His word? Explain.

What has God recently laid on your heart and how have you responded to His nudging?

Write a prayer using the above verses as a reference.

Friday

Picture: Body (a mouth to proclaim)

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3; Acts 8:25-40; Romans 10:11-17

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Close your eyes and see yourself explaining something to someone, whether it’s how to change a tire or how to fix a special recipe. In the same way, we have the great privilege of sharing the Good News of Christ. In the presence of one or many, we can praise Him for who He is and what He has done in our lives, and we can proclaim Him by speaking about His truths found in Scripture.

Did you come to know Christ through someone who shared the gospel with you? Explain.

How does this person and his or her witness challenge you?

Write a prayer using the above verses as a reference.

Tuesday

Picture: Soldier (armored boots)

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15 (emphasis on v.15); Psalm 18:29-36; Isaiah 61:1; Romans 16:20

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Think of a soldier putting on his combat boots. He makes sure they are the right size and securely laced. Likewise, in order for peace to occur, we too must be prepared to pursue and defeat the enemy. We fight not only for our own freedom but also for those who are held captive.

Do you put your “combat boots” on daily, making you ready to crush the enemy? Explain.

Who in your world needs to hear the Good News so they can be set free and finally have peace? What are they struggling with? Consider calling them or taking them to coffee/lunch.

Write a prayer using the above verses as a reference.

Wednesday

Picture: Soldier (shield)

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-16 (emphasis on v.16); Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 18:1-3; Psalm 91:4

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Envision a soldier’s protective shield. The ancient Roman shield was “made from goatskin or calf skin which was stretched over sturdy pieces of wood. It stood four-feet long and three-feet wide…Before going into battle, Roman soldiers drenched their leather-covered shields with water. When the fiery arrows of their enemies struck these soaked shields, the flames were immediately extinguished” (The Armor of God pamphlet, Rose Publishing). Just as this shield protected the soldier physically, our shield of faith protects us from the fiery darts spiritually. God will always stay as BIG as He is, but sometimes our shield (our belief in this big God) becomes small. We are then left to an all out attack from the enemy .

Has there ever been a time, or are you currently wavering in your faith in God’s promises due to life’s circumstances? Explain.

Write out at least three promises of God and use them all day long as your protective shield to quench the fiery arrows of the enemy.