5-Day Devo (Based on 2.1.26 Sermon)

Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the February 1, 2026 Sermon.

Reading: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Devotional:King Hezekiah's legacy wasn't built in a moment of crisis—it was forged in daily obedience. Before facing Assyria's threats, he systematically removed idols, reopened the Temple, and aligned his life with God's commands. His trust was practiced, not improvised.

Consider your own spiritual rhythms. Are you cultivating trust through daily surrender, or only reaching for God when emergencies strike? Like a fire drill prepares students for real danger, your everyday faithfulness prepares you for life's inevitable storms. The small choices—morning prayer, biblical obedience, consistent worship—become muscle memory for your soul.

Today, identify one area where you can practice trusting God. Don't wait for crisis to teach you dependence. Build your foundation now, stone by stone, choice by choice, so when the alarms sound, your first instinct leads you straight to Him.

Reading: Isaiah 37:1-7, 14-20

Devotional: Notice Hezekiah's immediate response to devastating news: he tore his clothes and went into the house of the Lord. Not to his advisors. Not to his army. To God. This wasn't panic—it was practiced priority.

When crisis crashes into your life, where do you run first? Do you exhaust your own strategies before approaching God as a last resort? Or is He your first call, your immediate refuge? The order matters because it reveals where you truly believe help is found.

Hezekiah's prayer demonstrates honest, humble conversation with God. He didn't use manipulative language or try to convince God. He simply spread the threatening letter before the Lord and acknowledged His sovereignty. Your prayers don't need polish—they need authenticity.

Make it your habit to bring everything to Jesus first: the diagnosis, the conflict, the financial pressure, the relational fracture. Start there. He's already listening.

Reading: Isaiah 37:21-38

Devotional: Sennacherib thought he was unstoppable. He'd conquered nations and crushed their gods. But he made a fatal miscalculation—he challenged Yahweh, the one true God who controls kings and kingdoms.

God's response is stunning: "The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this." Not Hezekiah's strategy. Not Judah's military. God Himself would defend Jerusalem. And He did—185,000 Assyrian soldiers fell in one night.

Whatever you're facing feels overwhelming because you're measuring it against your own strength. But God isn't limited by your resources, your circumstances, or your past failures. He specializes in impossible situations because they showcase His power and bring Him glory.

Your crisis—whether medical, financial, relational, or spiritual—is not too big for God. The question isn't whether He can handle it. The question is whether you'll trust Him while He works. Stand in quiet confidence today, knowing nothing can separate you from His love.

Reading: Isaiah 38:1-8

Devotional: When Isaiah delivered the death sentence, Hezekiah didn't rage or despair. He turned his face to the wall and prayed. Even in his weakest moment, his practiced trust guided him to God.

Notice the simplicity of his prayer: "Remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness." Then he wept. No elaborate theology. No bargaining. Just honest grief brought before a faithful God. And God responded immediately with healing and fifteen additional years.

Your personal struggles matter to God. He sees your tears. He hears your prayers. Whether it's chronic illness, broken relationships, career uncertainty, or mental anguish, bring it to Him. You don't need perfect words—you need an open heart.

God's healing came not because Hezekiah earned it, but because of God's faithfulness to His promises. Your hope doesn't rest on your performance but on His character. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Trust Him with your personal pain today.

Reading: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21; Hebrews 4:14-16

Devotional: Scripture summarizes Hezekiah's reign beautifully: "He did what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God. And in every work that he undertook...seeking his God, he did with all his heart, and prospered."

This is the legacy of practiced trust—a whole-hearted pursuit of God in everything. Not perfection, but direction. Not flawless execution, but faithful intention. Hezekiah's daily obedience prepared him for national and personal crises because he'd already established where his help came from.

What legacy are you building? Will those who observe your life see someone who talks about trust but operates in self-reliance? Or will they witness authentic dependence on God in both ordinary moments and extraordinary trials?

Hebrews invites us to approach God's throne of grace with confidence. That confidence comes from relationship, not crisis management. Cultivate closeness with Jesus today. Pray without ceasing. Listen for His voice. Obey His promptings. When storms come—and they will—you'll know exactly where to run.

This 5-Day Devotional was generated with the help of AI, and is based off of Pastor Phil's February 1, 2026 Sermon: Trust in Crisis.