Continuing In The Word
Daily Devotionals
Week of December 7, 2025
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the themes from last Sunday's message:
Day 1: The Gift of God's Presence
Reading: Luke 1:1-4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Devotional: Luke wrote his gospel so that we might "know the certainty" of what we've been taught about Jesus. What an incredible gift—God's word preserved for us across centuries! The scriptures aren't mere historical documents; they're God-breathed, living, and active. When you open your Bible, you're not just reading ancient words—you're encountering the voice of God speaking directly into your life. This Christmas season, reflect on the miracle that you hold God's word in your hands. Just as God gave us His Son, He's given us His word. Both are expressions of His love, designed to draw us closer to Him. Today, thank God for the gift of scripture and commit to treasuring it more deeply.
Day 2: From Doubt to Faith
Reading: Luke 24:13-35; John 20:24-29
Devotional: The disciples on the road to Emmaus walked away in doubt, even after hearing reports of the resurrection. Thomas refused to believe without physical proof. Yet Jesus met them both in their uncertainty. If you're struggling with doubt today, take heart—you're in good company. Jesus doesn't condemn honest questions; He meets us in them. The key is whether we're seeking truth or simply looking for excuses. God has done enough through creation, scripture, and the life of Christ for us to believe. Like Billy Graham in those woods, we must eventually make a choice: Will we trust God or lean on human wisdom alone? Faith isn't blind—it's choosing to trust what God has revealed, even when we don't understand everything.
Day 3: The Living and Active Word
Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13; Psalm 119:105-112
Devotional: God's word isn't just informative—it's transformative. The same Holy Spirit who inspired scripture illuminates it in our hearts today. When you read the Bible, you're not engaging in academic study alone; you're spending time with Jesus Himself. His word brings light to dark places, guidance when we're lost, and correction when we stray. One couple discovered that making Bible time a priority changed their entire marriage. Young people find that seeking Jesus together draws them closer. What area of your life needs God's living word today? Are you facing confusion, struggling with sin, or simply feeling distant from God? Open His word expectantly. Let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path.
Day 4: God's Love Made Manifest
Reading: Luke 2:1-20; John 3:16-17
Devotional: Christmas reminds us that God's love isn't abstract—it's personal and tangible. Jesus didn't remain in heaven's glory; He gave it up to be born in a stable, to live among us, and ultimately to die for our sins. This is the heart of the gospel: God so loved the world that He gave. Every time you see a nativity scene or hear a Christmas carol, remember that these aren't just traditions—they're celebrations of historical truth. Real angels appeared to real shepherds. A real virgin gave birth to God's Son. These events demand a response. Have you received God's greatest gift? Salvation isn't earned through good behavior or church attendance—it's received through faith in Jesus. Let this Christmas be the time you say, "Jesus, I believe in who You are and what You did for me."
Day 5: A Faith That Endures
Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21; Psalm 119:89-96
Devotional: Peter declares boldly: "We did not follow cunningly devised fables." The Christian faith is built on eyewitness testimony, fulfilled prophecy, and the supernatural unity of scripture written over 1,500 years by 40 different authors. God's word is eternal, established in the heavens. When doubts arise or culture challenges your beliefs, remember that Jesus said heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will never pass away. People and movements that seek to undermine God's truth will come and go, but His word remains. As you enter a new year, commit to going deeper in scripture. Read it more, study it more, memorize it more. Let it anchor you in truth when everything else shifts. God has done enough for us to believe—now we must choose to treasure and trust the precious word He's given us.
Day 1: The Gift of God's Presence
Reading: Luke 1:1-4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Devotional: Luke wrote his gospel so that we might "know the certainty" of what we've been taught about Jesus. What an incredible gift—God's word preserved for us across centuries! The scriptures aren't mere historical documents; they're God-breathed, living, and active. When you open your Bible, you're not just reading ancient words—you're encountering the voice of God speaking directly into your life. This Christmas season, reflect on the miracle that you hold God's word in your hands. Just as God gave us His Son, He's given us His word. Both are expressions of His love, designed to draw us closer to Him. Today, thank God for the gift of scripture and commit to treasuring it more deeply.
Day 2: From Doubt to Faith
Reading: Luke 24:13-35; John 20:24-29
Devotional: The disciples on the road to Emmaus walked away in doubt, even after hearing reports of the resurrection. Thomas refused to believe without physical proof. Yet Jesus met them both in their uncertainty. If you're struggling with doubt today, take heart—you're in good company. Jesus doesn't condemn honest questions; He meets us in them. The key is whether we're seeking truth or simply looking for excuses. God has done enough through creation, scripture, and the life of Christ for us to believe. Like Billy Graham in those woods, we must eventually make a choice: Will we trust God or lean on human wisdom alone? Faith isn't blind—it's choosing to trust what God has revealed, even when we don't understand everything.
Day 3: The Living and Active Word
Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13; Psalm 119:105-112
Devotional: God's word isn't just informative—it's transformative. The same Holy Spirit who inspired scripture illuminates it in our hearts today. When you read the Bible, you're not engaging in academic study alone; you're spending time with Jesus Himself. His word brings light to dark places, guidance when we're lost, and correction when we stray. One couple discovered that making Bible time a priority changed their entire marriage. Young people find that seeking Jesus together draws them closer. What area of your life needs God's living word today? Are you facing confusion, struggling with sin, or simply feeling distant from God? Open His word expectantly. Let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path.
Day 4: God's Love Made Manifest
Reading: Luke 2:1-20; John 3:16-17
Devotional: Christmas reminds us that God's love isn't abstract—it's personal and tangible. Jesus didn't remain in heaven's glory; He gave it up to be born in a stable, to live among us, and ultimately to die for our sins. This is the heart of the gospel: God so loved the world that He gave. Every time you see a nativity scene or hear a Christmas carol, remember that these aren't just traditions—they're celebrations of historical truth. Real angels appeared to real shepherds. A real virgin gave birth to God's Son. These events demand a response. Have you received God's greatest gift? Salvation isn't earned through good behavior or church attendance—it's received through faith in Jesus. Let this Christmas be the time you say, "Jesus, I believe in who You are and what You did for me."
Day 5: A Faith That Endures
Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21; Psalm 119:89-96
Devotional: Peter declares boldly: "We did not follow cunningly devised fables." The Christian faith is built on eyewitness testimony, fulfilled prophecy, and the supernatural unity of scripture written over 1,500 years by 40 different authors. God's word is eternal, established in the heavens. When doubts arise or culture challenges your beliefs, remember that Jesus said heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will never pass away. People and movements that seek to undermine God's truth will come and go, but His word remains. As you enter a new year, commit to going deeper in scripture. Read it more, study it more, memorize it more. Let it anchor you in truth when everything else shifts. God has done enough for us to believe—now we must choose to treasure and trust the precious word He's given us.