Gratitude and thankfulness don't come naturally for most of us. As humans we tend to be self centered and selfish but there are some great lessons we can learn from Joseph and the cupbearer to help re-frame our thinking on that. For Drew's devotional tonight, he talked about the good and bad lessons we can learn from Josephs time spent in Egypt and how with understanding and thoughtful action, we can make gratitude and thankfulness a more natural part of our lives.
When we think of the great commission, we often think of spreading the word to the far ends of the globe, but could we be missing opportunities right here at home? For Colton's message tonight he sharded his very recent experience on a mission trip and the realizations he found along the way. God's work is happening everywhere around the world but if we long for those experiences, we may miss impactful opportunities in our own towns, neighborhoods or even own backyards.
What does it mean to live heavenward? For Kevin's devotional tonight, he explains just that. Living heavenward means recognizing that our true citizenship is in heaven, and letting that truth shape how we live, respond, and grow — not just in gaming, but in life. Instead of chasing temporary rewards, we pursue eternal purpose, reflecting Christ through patience, kindness, and humility.
Jesus came into this world to save the dead and lost. His sacrifice is what allows us to find our way to God and leave the trappings and sin of this world behind. For Michaels devotional tonight, he talked about this critical piece of our salvation and how we may not have the ability to fully comprehend Jesus's power we can completely understand the reality of his sacrifice and build our faith and lives upon his offer of salvation.
By our nature, we tend to live for the approval of others, but we also know we should be seeking God's approval. For Matt's devotional tonight, he talked about Paul's encouragement of Timothy as the model by which we should seek out approval in our lives. Our worship and commitment to following Jesus on a daily basis should help us to desire to be called God's good and faithful servants.