Onward Devotional
Crosspoint Weekly Devotional
January 12-19, 2025
This devotional is designed to help you meditate on the sermon’s themes and apply them to your life throughout the week. May it encourage and inspire you in your walk with Christ.
Day 1: The Great Commission
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Reflection: Jesus calls us to be His ambassadors, making disciples of all nations. Reflect on what it means to be a disciple and how you can emulate Christ in your daily life.
Prayer: Lord, help me to embrace the Great Commission. Give me the courage and wisdom to share Your love and truth with those around me. Amen.
Day 2: The Great Commandment
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39
Reflection: Loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind is the greatest commandment. Consider how you can deepen your love for God and express it through loving your neighbor.
Prayer: Father, teach me to love You more each day and to show that love by caring for those around me. Help me to see others through Your eyes. Amen.
Day 3: Living on Mission
Scripture: Acts 1:8
Reflection: We are called to be witnesses of Christ’s love and transformation in our lives. Think about how you can live on mission in your community and beyond.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, empower me to be a witness of Your grace and truth. Open my eyes to opportunities to serve and share Your love. Amen.
Day 4: Compassion Like Christ
Scripture: Matthew 9:36
Reflection: Jesus had compassion on the crowds because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Reflect on how you can show compassion to those in need around you.
Prayer: Jesus, fill my heart with compassion for others. Help me to see their needs and respond with love and kindness. Amen.
Day 5: Praying for Your Neighbors
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Reflection: Begin to pray intentionally for your neighbors. Ask God to bless them and to use you as a light in their lives.
Prayer: Lord, I lift up my neighbors to You. May Your peace and love fill their homes, and may I be a vessel of Your grace to them. Amen.
Day 6: Preparing for Mission
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8
Reflection: Consider how God might be calling you to serve, whether locally or globally. Are you ready to say, “Here am I, send me”?
Prayer: Father, prepare my heart for the mission You have for me. Give me the willingness to go wherever You lead. Amen.
Day 7: Reflecting on Your Journey
Scripture: Philippians 1:6
Reflection:Reflect on how God has been working in your life and the lives of those around you. Trust that He will continue His good work in you.
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness. Continue to mold me into the person You want me to be, and use me for Your glory. Amen.