5-Day Devo (Based on 11.16.25 Sermon)
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the November 16, 2025 Sermon.
Day 1: The Foundation of Humility
Reading: Philippians 2:1-11
Devotional: True confidence begins in an unexpected place—humility. Paul reminds us that Jesus, though equal with God, chose the path of humility and service. This is our model. When we approach life's challenges with meekness and gentleness, we're not demonstrating weakness but divine strength. Humility is dependence on God that generates genuine confidence used in service to others. Today, consider where pride might be masquerading as confidence in your life. Are you relying on your own abilities, or are you surrendering to God's power? The most confident believers are those who have learned to humble themselves under God's mighty hand, trusting Him to lift them up in due time. Begin your journey to godly confidence by bowing low before the King.
Devotional: True confidence begins in an unexpected place—humility. Paul reminds us that Jesus, though equal with God, chose the path of humility and service. This is our model. When we approach life's challenges with meekness and gentleness, we're not demonstrating weakness but divine strength. Humility is dependence on God that generates genuine confidence used in service to others. Today, consider where pride might be masquerading as confidence in your life. Are you relying on your own abilities, or are you surrendering to God's power? The most confident believers are those who have learned to humble themselves under God's mighty hand, trusting Him to lift them up in due time. Begin your journey to godly confidence by bowing low before the King.
Day 2: Divine Weapons for Spiritual Battles
Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
Devotional: We face battles every day, but not the kind fought with human strength or worldly wisdom. Paul teaches that our struggles are spiritual, requiring divine weapons. The armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—equips us for warfare against forces we cannot see. Human confidence crumbles when facing spiritual opposition, but confidence in Christ stands firm. Consider the battles you're currently facing: anxiety, temptation, discouragement, or relational conflict. Are you fighting with your own resources or with God's power? Today, intentionally put on the full armor of God. Speak truth, stand in righteousness, pray without ceasing. Your confidence isn't in your ability to win the battle—it's in the One who has already won the war.
Devotional: We face battles every day, but not the kind fought with human strength or worldly wisdom. Paul teaches that our struggles are spiritual, requiring divine weapons. The armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—equips us for warfare against forces we cannot see. Human confidence crumbles when facing spiritual opposition, but confidence in Christ stands firm. Consider the battles you're currently facing: anxiety, temptation, discouragement, or relational conflict. Are you fighting with your own resources or with God's power? Today, intentionally put on the full armor of God. Speak truth, stand in righteousness, pray without ceasing. Your confidence isn't in your ability to win the battle—it's in the One who has already won the war.
Day 3: The Power of Consistency
Reading: James 1:22-27
Devotional: Confidence without consistency is hypocrisy. James challenges us to be doers of the Word, not merely hearers who deceive themselves. Our witness is compromised when we live one way at church and another way at home or work. True confidence in Christ produces consistent character regardless of context. The same Jesus who empowers you on Sunday morning is with you Monday at the office, Tuesday in traffic, and Saturday with your family. Ask yourself: Would people who only know me in one setting recognize the same person in another? Consistency doesn't mean perfection—it means authenticity. It means your faith isn't a mask you wear but a transformation you're experiencing. Let your confidence in Christ produce a life of integrity that points others to Him in every situation.
Devotional: Confidence without consistency is hypocrisy. James challenges us to be doers of the Word, not merely hearers who deceive themselves. Our witness is compromised when we live one way at church and another way at home or work. True confidence in Christ produces consistent character regardless of context. The same Jesus who empowers you on Sunday morning is with you Monday at the office, Tuesday in traffic, and Saturday with your family. Ask yourself: Would people who only know me in one setting recognize the same person in another? Consistency doesn't mean perfection—it means authenticity. It means your faith isn't a mask you wear but a transformation you're experiencing. Let your confidence in Christ produce a life of integrity that points others to Him in every situation.
Day 4: Freedom from Comparison
Reading: Galatians 6:1-10
Devotional: The comparison trap steals joy and erodes confidence. When we measure ourselves against others, we either become prideful or discouraged—both are spiritually destructive. Paul warns against this "without understanding" behavior. God created you uniquely, with specific gifts, talents, and a particular calling. Your assignment is yours alone. Someone else's success doesn't diminish your value; someone else's failure doesn't increase it. Today, identify where comparison has crept into your thinking. Are you envious of another's gifts? Dismissive of your own? God's opinion is the only one that ultimately matters, and He delights in you. Focus on faithfully running your race, using your gifts for His glory. When you boast, boast in what the Lord has done, not in how you stack up against others.
Devotional: The comparison trap steals joy and erodes confidence. When we measure ourselves against others, we either become prideful or discouraged—both are spiritually destructive. Paul warns against this "without understanding" behavior. God created you uniquely, with specific gifts, talents, and a particular calling. Your assignment is yours alone. Someone else's success doesn't diminish your value; someone else's failure doesn't increase it. Today, identify where comparison has crept into your thinking. Are you envious of another's gifts? Dismissive of your own? God's opinion is the only one that ultimately matters, and He delights in you. Focus on faithfully running your race, using your gifts for His glory. When you boast, boast in what the Lord has done, not in how you stack up against others.
Day 5: Approved by God Alone
Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
Devotional: The ultimate source of confidence is God's approval, not human commendation. Paul faced critics who questioned his authority, his consistency, and his calling. Yet he remained confident because his identity was rooted in Christ's work, not others' opinions. We live in an age obsessed with approval—likes, followers, reviews, and recognition. But these are shifting sands. God's approval is the solid rock. He has called you, gifted you, and is working through you. That's enough. Today, reflect on whose approval you're seeking. Are you living for an audience of One or for the applause of many? Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. Your confidence comes from Christ and His work in you—not from your achievements, appearance, or others' affirmation. Rest in His approval and step boldly into the life He's called you to live.
Devotional: The ultimate source of confidence is God's approval, not human commendation. Paul faced critics who questioned his authority, his consistency, and his calling. Yet he remained confident because his identity was rooted in Christ's work, not others' opinions. We live in an age obsessed with approval—likes, followers, reviews, and recognition. But these are shifting sands. God's approval is the solid rock. He has called you, gifted you, and is working through you. That's enough. Today, reflect on whose approval you're seeking. Are you living for an audience of One or for the applause of many? Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. Your confidence comes from Christ and His work in you—not from your achievements, appearance, or others' affirmation. Rest in His approval and step boldly into the life He's called you to live.
This 5-Day Devotional was generated with the help of AI, and is based off of Pastor Dillon's November 16, 2025 Sermon: Called to Confidence.
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