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A 5-Day Devotional.
A 5-Day Devotional.
One Thing You Lack
Day 1: The Danger of Almost Following Christ
Reading: Mark 10:17–22
Devotional:
The rich young ruler ran to Jesus, knelt before Him, and asked the right question. From the outside, he looked like the ideal candidate for discipleship. He was moral, religious, sincere, and eager. Yet he walked away empty.
He had everything—except surrender.
Many today sit in church pews, sing hymns, know Bible verses, and even admire Jesus—but have never fully yielded their lives to Him. Proximity to Christ is not the same as belonging to Christ. Admiration is not the same as submission.
The tragedy of this young man was not his wealth, but his unwillingness to let Jesus be Lord. He wanted eternal life, but he wanted control more.
Examine your heart today. Have you truly surrendered to Christ, or are you merely religiously close to Him? The difference between almost and altogether is eternal. Do not settle for being near the kingdom—enter it.
Please pray for those in our church family who may be close to Christ but have never fully surrendered to Him.
Day 2: When Good Enough Isn’t Enough
Reading: Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:8–9
Devotional:
The rich young ruler proudly declared that he had kept the commandments from his youth. By every human standard, he was a good man. Disciplined. Respectable. Religious.
Yet Jesus said, “One thing thou lackest.”
Our best righteousness apart from Christ is nothing but filthy rags before a holy God. No one can live clean enough to earn salvation. No one can stack enough good works to purchase heaven. Salvation is not a reward for effort—it is a gift of grace.
We do not get saved by improving ourselves; we are saved by trusting Christ alone. Stop trying to impress God with your record. Bring Him your need instead.
Today, lay down your spiritual résumé and rest in His grace.
Please pray for our teenagers and youth leaders, that they would understand grace deeply and follow Christ wholeheartedly.
Day 3: Love That Tells the Truth
Reading: Proverbs 27:6; John 14:6
Devotional:
Mark tells us that Jesus looked at the young man and loved him. Then He told him the truth.
Real love does not flatter. It does not avoid hard conversations. It speaks what is necessary—even when it costs. Jesus did not soften the requirement or lower the standard. He pointed directly at the one thing standing between this man and eternal life.
God loves you too much to leave you comfortable in your sin. His conviction is not cruelty—it is compassion. When the Holy Spirit presses on an area of your life, it is not rejection. It is invitation.
What is the one thing He is putting His finger on in your heart? Do not resist His loving correction. His truth leads to freedom.
Please pray for our children and children’s ministry workers, that truth and love would shape young hearts.
Day 4: The Cost of Discipleship
Reading: Luke 9:23–25; Philippians 3:7–8
Devotional:
Jesus called the young ruler to take up his cross and follow Him. Following Christ requires more than admiration—it requires surrender.
Peter left his nets. Matthew left his tax table. Paul counted all things loss for the excellency of knowing Christ. Every true disciple lays something down.
What is Christ asking you to surrender? A habit? A relationship? Your pride? Your future plans?
The question is not whether you can afford to follow Jesus. The real question is whether you can afford not to. What you gain in Christ will always outweigh what you give up.
Lay it down today. Trust Him fully.
Please pray for our senior adults, that they would continue to model faithful, surrendered discipleship for the next generation.
Day 5: Today Is the Day of Salvation
Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:2; Romans 10:9–10
Devotional:
The rich young ruler walked away sorrowful, choosing temporary possessions over eternal life. Scripture does not tell us whether he ever returned. That silence is sobering.
Today is the day of salvation. Tomorrow is not promised. The opportunity you have now may not come again.
Salvation is not about fixing yourself before coming to Christ. It is about coming just as you are—confessing Him as Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.
Do not delay obedience. Do not postpone surrender. Eternity is too long and the soul too valuable.
Make today your day of decision.
Please pray for our missionaries and for the lost in our community, that many would trust Christ while there is still time.
Day 1: The Danger of Almost Following Christ
Reading: Mark 10:17–22
Devotional:
The rich young ruler ran to Jesus, knelt before Him, and asked the right question. From the outside, he looked like the ideal candidate for discipleship. He was moral, religious, sincere, and eager. Yet he walked away empty.
He had everything—except surrender.
Many today sit in church pews, sing hymns, know Bible verses, and even admire Jesus—but have never fully yielded their lives to Him. Proximity to Christ is not the same as belonging to Christ. Admiration is not the same as submission.
The tragedy of this young man was not his wealth, but his unwillingness to let Jesus be Lord. He wanted eternal life, but he wanted control more.
Examine your heart today. Have you truly surrendered to Christ, or are you merely religiously close to Him? The difference between almost and altogether is eternal. Do not settle for being near the kingdom—enter it.
Please pray for those in our church family who may be close to Christ but have never fully surrendered to Him.
Day 2: When Good Enough Isn’t Enough
Reading: Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:8–9
Devotional:
The rich young ruler proudly declared that he had kept the commandments from his youth. By every human standard, he was a good man. Disciplined. Respectable. Religious.
Yet Jesus said, “One thing thou lackest.”
Our best righteousness apart from Christ is nothing but filthy rags before a holy God. No one can live clean enough to earn salvation. No one can stack enough good works to purchase heaven. Salvation is not a reward for effort—it is a gift of grace.
We do not get saved by improving ourselves; we are saved by trusting Christ alone. Stop trying to impress God with your record. Bring Him your need instead.
Today, lay down your spiritual résumé and rest in His grace.
Please pray for our teenagers and youth leaders, that they would understand grace deeply and follow Christ wholeheartedly.
Day 3: Love That Tells the Truth
Reading: Proverbs 27:6; John 14:6
Devotional:
Mark tells us that Jesus looked at the young man and loved him. Then He told him the truth.
Real love does not flatter. It does not avoid hard conversations. It speaks what is necessary—even when it costs. Jesus did not soften the requirement or lower the standard. He pointed directly at the one thing standing between this man and eternal life.
God loves you too much to leave you comfortable in your sin. His conviction is not cruelty—it is compassion. When the Holy Spirit presses on an area of your life, it is not rejection. It is invitation.
What is the one thing He is putting His finger on in your heart? Do not resist His loving correction. His truth leads to freedom.
Please pray for our children and children’s ministry workers, that truth and love would shape young hearts.
Day 4: The Cost of Discipleship
Reading: Luke 9:23–25; Philippians 3:7–8
Devotional:
Jesus called the young ruler to take up his cross and follow Him. Following Christ requires more than admiration—it requires surrender.
Peter left his nets. Matthew left his tax table. Paul counted all things loss for the excellency of knowing Christ. Every true disciple lays something down.
What is Christ asking you to surrender? A habit? A relationship? Your pride? Your future plans?
The question is not whether you can afford to follow Jesus. The real question is whether you can afford not to. What you gain in Christ will always outweigh what you give up.
Lay it down today. Trust Him fully.
Please pray for our senior adults, that they would continue to model faithful, surrendered discipleship for the next generation.
Day 5: Today Is the Day of Salvation
Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:2; Romans 10:9–10
Devotional:
The rich young ruler walked away sorrowful, choosing temporary possessions over eternal life. Scripture does not tell us whether he ever returned. That silence is sobering.
Today is the day of salvation. Tomorrow is not promised. The opportunity you have now may not come again.
Salvation is not about fixing yourself before coming to Christ. It is about coming just as you are—confessing Him as Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.
Do not delay obedience. Do not postpone surrender. Eternity is too long and the soul too valuable.
Make today your day of decision.
Please pray for our missionaries and for the lost in our community, that many would trust Christ while there is still time.