5-Day Devo (Based on 10.12.25 Sermon)

Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the October 12, 2025 Sermon.

Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Devotional: As we begin this journey, let's reflect on the profound truth that in Christ, we are made new. The old has gone, the new has come. This isn't just a minor adjustment or a fresh coat of paint - it's a complete transformation. God doesn't just improve us; He recreates us from the inside out.

Today, consider areas of your life where you still cling to old patterns or identities. What would it look like to fully embrace your new identity in Christ? How might your relationships, work, or daily habits change if you lived from this place of newness?

Remember, this newness isn't something you have to strive for or earn. It's a gift from God, made possible through Christ. As you go about your day, practice seeing yourself and others through this lens of new creation.

Reading: Romans 5:6-11

Devotional: Yesterday we explored our new identity in Christ. Today, we dive deeper into how this transformation became possible - through God's initiative of reconciliation.

Paul emphasizes that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Before we even knew we needed saving, God set His plan of reconciliation in motion. This reveals the depths of God's love and grace towards us.

Reflect on times in your life when you've experienced reconciliation - perhaps with a friend, family member, or even with God. How did it feel to bridge that gap? Now consider the magnitude of God reconciling the entire world to Himself through Christ.

How does this understanding of God's initiative in reconciliation change how you view your relationship with Him? How might it influence how you approach reconciliation in your human relationships?

Reading: Ephesians 6:18-20

Devotional: Having received the gift of reconciliation, we're now called to be Christ's ambassadors. Just as nations send ambassadors to represent their interests and values, we are sent into the world to represent Christ.

Paul asks for prayer to speak the mystery of the gospel boldly. As ambassadors, we too need courage and clarity to represent Christ well. This doesn't mean we all need to be street preachers or missionaries. Being an ambassador for Christ can look different for each of us, based on our unique gifts and circumstances.

Today, consider your sphere of influence - your workplace, neighborhood, family, or social circles. How can you represent Christ in these areas? It might be through acts of kindness, words of encouragement, or simply living with integrity. Ask God for opportunities to be His ambassador today, and for the boldness to seize them.

Reading: Colossians 1:19-23

Devotional: As ambassadors, we carry the message of reconciliation. Today's passage beautifully articulates this message - that through Christ, God was pleased to reconcile all things to Himself.

This reconciliation is comprehensive - it covers our past, present, and future. It addresses our guilt, shame, and alienation from God. It restores us to right relationship with our Creator and gives us a new purpose.

Reflect on your own journey of faith. How has the message of reconciliation impacted your life? What areas of your life still need to be brought under this reconciling work of Christ?

Consider how you might share this message with others. Remember, sharing doesn't always mean preaching. Sometimes it's simply living out the reality of reconciliation in your daily life, being ready to explain the hope you have when asked.

Reading: Galatians 5:16-25

Devotional: We conclude our week by exploring what it means to live as new creations in Christ. Paul contrasts the acts of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, showing us that our new life in Christ should produce visible change.

This change isn't about following a set of rules, but about living by the Spirit. It's a process of allowing God's transforming work to touch every area of our lives, producing love, joy, peace, and all the other fruits of the Spirit.

As you reflect on this passage, ask yourself: Which fruits of the Spirit do I see growing in my life? Which areas still need cultivation? Remember, this growth is a partnership between you and the Holy Spirit. You can't force fruit to grow, but you can create conditions that foster growth.

Today, choose one fruit of the Spirit to focus on. How can you cooperate with the Spirit to cultivate this fruit in your life? As you do, remember that you're not just improving yourself, but living out your identity as a new creation in Christ.

This 5-Day Devotional was generated with the help of AI, and is based off of Pastor Brian's October 12, 2025 Sermon: Called to Represent!