5-Day Devo (Based on 6.29.25 Sermon)
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the June 29, 2025 Sermon.
Day 1: Awakened by the Spirit
Reading: John 16:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6
Devotional: The Holy Spirit's role in awakening us to our need for God is a profound mystery. Just as we don't wake ourselves from physical sleep, we can't awaken ourselves spiritually. Today's reading reminds us that it's the Spirit who opens our eyes to see our need for Christ. Reflect on your own journey - can you recall moments when you felt a stirring in your heart, a longing for something more? That was likely the Holy Spirit at work.
Consider how you might be more attentive to the Spirit's gentle nudges in your life. Are there areas where you've been resisting His conviction? Take time to pray, asking God to soften your heart and make you more receptive to the Spirit's awakening work, both in your own life and in the lives of those around you.
Devotional: The Holy Spirit's role in awakening us to our need for God is a profound mystery. Just as we don't wake ourselves from physical sleep, we can't awaken ourselves spiritually. Today's reading reminds us that it's the Spirit who opens our eyes to see our need for Christ. Reflect on your own journey - can you recall moments when you felt a stirring in your heart, a longing for something more? That was likely the Holy Spirit at work.
Consider how you might be more attentive to the Spirit's gentle nudges in your life. Are there areas where you've been resisting His conviction? Take time to pray, asking God to soften your heart and make you more receptive to the Spirit's awakening work, both in your own life and in the lives of those around you.
Day 2: Indwelt by the Spirit
Reading: John 14:15-17, Romans 8:9-11
Devotional: The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a remarkable gift. From the moment we say "yes" to Jesus, the Spirit takes up residence within us. This isn't just a theological concept - it's a living reality that transforms us from the inside out. Today's passages highlight the personal nature of the Spirit's presence in our lives.
Pause and consider the implications of having God's Spirit living within you. How does this change the way you view yourself? How might it impact your daily decisions and interactions? Take a moment to thank God for this incredible gift, and ask Him to help you live with a greater awareness of the Spirit's presence in your life today.
Devotional: The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a remarkable gift. From the moment we say "yes" to Jesus, the Spirit takes up residence within us. This isn't just a theological concept - it's a living reality that transforms us from the inside out. Today's passages highlight the personal nature of the Spirit's presence in our lives.
Pause and consider the implications of having God's Spirit living within you. How does this change the way you view yourself? How might it impact your daily decisions and interactions? Take a moment to thank God for this incredible gift, and ask Him to help you live with a greater awareness of the Spirit's presence in your life today.
Day 3: Sealed by the Spirit
Reading: Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Devotional: The concept of being "sealed" by the Holy Spirit is a powerful assurance of our salvation and belonging to God. In ancient times, a seal represented ownership, security, and authenticity. Today's readings remind us that the Holy Spirit is God's seal on our lives - His mark of ownership and His guarantee of our eternal inheritance.
Reflect on times when you've doubted your salvation or wondered if you've lived up to God's expectations. Allow the truth of the Spirit's sealing work to wash over you, bringing peace and assurance. You belong to God, and nothing can change that. How might this truth change the way you approach challenges or temptations? Spend time in prayer, thanking God for the security you have in Christ through the Holy Spirit.
Devotional: The concept of being "sealed" by the Holy Spirit is a powerful assurance of our salvation and belonging to God. In ancient times, a seal represented ownership, security, and authenticity. Today's readings remind us that the Holy Spirit is God's seal on our lives - His mark of ownership and His guarantee of our eternal inheritance.
Reflect on times when you've doubted your salvation or wondered if you've lived up to God's expectations. Allow the truth of the Spirit's sealing work to wash over you, bringing peace and assurance. You belong to God, and nothing can change that. How might this truth change the way you approach challenges or temptations? Spend time in prayer, thanking God for the security you have in Christ through the Holy Spirit.
Day 4: Adopted through the Spirit
Reading: Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7
Devotional: The Holy Spirit doesn't just indwell us - He assures us of our adoption as God's children. Today's passages speak of the intimate relationship we now have with God, being able to call Him "Abba, Father." This is not a distant, formal relationship, but one of closeness and belonging.
Consider how your understanding of God as Father impacts your relationship with Him. Do you approach Him with confidence, or do you still feel the need to earn His love? Reflect on what it means to be a child of God, with all the rights and privileges that come with that status. Ask the Holy Spirit to deepen your sense of belonging in God's family and to help you live as a beloved child of the King.
Devotional: The Holy Spirit doesn't just indwell us - He assures us of our adoption as God's children. Today's passages speak of the intimate relationship we now have with God, being able to call Him "Abba, Father." This is not a distant, formal relationship, but one of closeness and belonging.
Consider how your understanding of God as Father impacts your relationship with Him. Do you approach Him with confidence, or do you still feel the need to earn His love? Reflect on what it means to be a child of God, with all the rights and privileges that come with that status. Ask the Holy Spirit to deepen your sense of belonging in God's family and to help you live as a beloved child of the King.
Day 5: Transformed by the Spirit
Reading: Galatians 5:16-25, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Devotional: The Holy Spirit's work in our lives is ongoing. He doesn't just awaken and indwell us - He continually works to transform us into the image of Christ. Today's readings contrast the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, showing us the transformative power of walking in step with the Spirit.
Examine your own life - where do you see evidence of the Spirit's transforming work? Are there areas where you're still struggling to yield to His influence? Remember, this transformation is a cooperative process - we must choose to "keep in step with the Spirit." Pray for the grace to cooperate more fully with the Spirit's work in your life. Ask God to help you cultivate the fruit of the Spirit and to make you more sensitive to His leading in your daily choices.
Devotional: The Holy Spirit's work in our lives is ongoing. He doesn't just awaken and indwell us - He continually works to transform us into the image of Christ. Today's readings contrast the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, showing us the transformative power of walking in step with the Spirit.
Examine your own life - where do you see evidence of the Spirit's transforming work? Are there areas where you're still struggling to yield to His influence? Remember, this transformation is a cooperative process - we must choose to "keep in step with the Spirit." Pray for the grace to cooperate more fully with the Spirit's work in your life. Ask God to help you cultivate the fruit of the Spirit and to make you more sensitive to His leading in your daily choices.
This 5-Day Devotional was generated with the help of AI, and is based off of Pastor Phil's June 29, 2025 Sermon: The Holy Spirit’s Role in Salvation.
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