Attitude
Day 1: The Power of Shared Authority
Reading: Luke 9:1-2; John 1:12
Devotional: When Jesus gave His disciples power and authority, He wasn't surrendering something—He was sharing it. This is the beautiful mystery of kingdom living: God invites us into His work, not because He needs us, but because He loves us. The word "gave" means to bestow or commit to an adventure. Your Christian life is exactly that—a supernatural adventure where God shares His authority with you. But this power isn't activated by knowledge alone; it's turned on through obedience. The more you align your life with God's Word, the more His power flows through you. Today, ask yourself: Am I trying to operate in my own strength, or am I drawing from the shared authority Christ offers? Remember, you don't earn this power—you receive it through belief and obedience.
Day 2: Proximity Equals Power
Reading: Luke 9:46-48; Matthew 18:2-5
Devotional: Jesus placed a child beside Him—the position of greatest honor and power. This wasn't about the child's worthiness but about teaching a profound kingdom principle: the closer you are to Jesus, the greater your spiritual authority and success. The disciples were arguing about greatness while missing the point entirely. True greatness isn't found in position or recognition; it's found in proximity to Christ. When you sit close to Jesus through prayer, worship, and obedience, you gain awareness of His movements, importance in His kingdom work, and benefits that transform your life. Consider where you're "sitting" today. Are you positioning yourself close to Jesus, or are you standing at a distance? The place beside Him is always available, but you must choose to take it with the humble, trusting heart of a child.
Day 3: Childlike Trust, Not Childish Behavior
Reading: Matthew 18:2-5; Luke 18:17
Devotional: Jesus didn't call us to act like children—He called us to have the heart of a child. There's a significant difference. A child's heart is marked by trust, love, and dependence. Children don't question whether their father can provide; they simply believe he will. They don't calculate their worthiness for love; they receive it freely. This is the attitude that unlocks kingdom power. When you approach God with childlike faith, you're not being naive—you're being wise. You're acknowledging that He is the source and you are the recipient. You're admitting that His ways are higher and His power is greater. Today, examine your approach to God. Are you coming with cynicism and self-reliance, or with trust and humble dependence? The kingdom belongs to those who receive it as a child would—with open hands and believing hearts.
Day 4: Unity in Diversity
Reading: Luke 9:49-50; Romans 12:2-3
Devotional: The disciples tried to stop someone casting out demons in Jesus' name because "he isn't in our group." Jesus' response challenges our tendency toward spiritual exclusivity: "Don't stop him. Anyone who is not against you is for you." This is a powerful reminder that God's kingdom is bigger than our denominations, methods, or preferences. The power and authority of Jesus isn't limited to those who do things exactly as we do. When we evaluate ourselves honestly, as Paul instructs, we realize we're not better than others—just differently gifted. The same Holy Spirit who works in you works in believers across traditions and backgrounds. Today, resist the temptation to judge other believers whose practices differ from yours. Instead, celebrate that God is at work in diverse ways, drawing people closer to Him through various means. Focus on your own obedience rather than policing others.
Day 5: The Attitude of Christ
Reading: Philippians 2:3-11
Devotional: The ultimate model of attitude is Jesus Himself. Though He was God, He didn't cling to His divine privilege. Instead, He humbled Himself, took the position of a servant, and died a criminal's death. The result? God exalted Him to the highest place. This is the paradox of the kingdom: humility leads to exaltation, serving leads to greatness, and dying to self leads to life. Your attitude determines your altitude, not your aptitude or talent. When you humble yourself before God, sit close to Him, and obey His Word, He empowers you with authority you could never generate yourself. This isn't about self-deprecation—it's about accurate self-evaluation. You are powerful, but only because of whose you are, not who you are. Today, embrace the attitude of Christ. Serve without seeking recognition. Obey without demanding explanation. Trust that as you humble yourself, God will lift you up in His perfect timing.
Reading: Luke 9:1-2; John 1:12
Devotional: When Jesus gave His disciples power and authority, He wasn't surrendering something—He was sharing it. This is the beautiful mystery of kingdom living: God invites us into His work, not because He needs us, but because He loves us. The word "gave" means to bestow or commit to an adventure. Your Christian life is exactly that—a supernatural adventure where God shares His authority with you. But this power isn't activated by knowledge alone; it's turned on through obedience. The more you align your life with God's Word, the more His power flows through you. Today, ask yourself: Am I trying to operate in my own strength, or am I drawing from the shared authority Christ offers? Remember, you don't earn this power—you receive it through belief and obedience.
Day 2: Proximity Equals Power
Reading: Luke 9:46-48; Matthew 18:2-5
Devotional: Jesus placed a child beside Him—the position of greatest honor and power. This wasn't about the child's worthiness but about teaching a profound kingdom principle: the closer you are to Jesus, the greater your spiritual authority and success. The disciples were arguing about greatness while missing the point entirely. True greatness isn't found in position or recognition; it's found in proximity to Christ. When you sit close to Jesus through prayer, worship, and obedience, you gain awareness of His movements, importance in His kingdom work, and benefits that transform your life. Consider where you're "sitting" today. Are you positioning yourself close to Jesus, or are you standing at a distance? The place beside Him is always available, but you must choose to take it with the humble, trusting heart of a child.
Day 3: Childlike Trust, Not Childish Behavior
Reading: Matthew 18:2-5; Luke 18:17
Devotional: Jesus didn't call us to act like children—He called us to have the heart of a child. There's a significant difference. A child's heart is marked by trust, love, and dependence. Children don't question whether their father can provide; they simply believe he will. They don't calculate their worthiness for love; they receive it freely. This is the attitude that unlocks kingdom power. When you approach God with childlike faith, you're not being naive—you're being wise. You're acknowledging that He is the source and you are the recipient. You're admitting that His ways are higher and His power is greater. Today, examine your approach to God. Are you coming with cynicism and self-reliance, or with trust and humble dependence? The kingdom belongs to those who receive it as a child would—with open hands and believing hearts.
Day 4: Unity in Diversity
Reading: Luke 9:49-50; Romans 12:2-3
Devotional: The disciples tried to stop someone casting out demons in Jesus' name because "he isn't in our group." Jesus' response challenges our tendency toward spiritual exclusivity: "Don't stop him. Anyone who is not against you is for you." This is a powerful reminder that God's kingdom is bigger than our denominations, methods, or preferences. The power and authority of Jesus isn't limited to those who do things exactly as we do. When we evaluate ourselves honestly, as Paul instructs, we realize we're not better than others—just differently gifted. The same Holy Spirit who works in you works in believers across traditions and backgrounds. Today, resist the temptation to judge other believers whose practices differ from yours. Instead, celebrate that God is at work in diverse ways, drawing people closer to Him through various means. Focus on your own obedience rather than policing others.
Day 5: The Attitude of Christ
Reading: Philippians 2:3-11
Devotional: The ultimate model of attitude is Jesus Himself. Though He was God, He didn't cling to His divine privilege. Instead, He humbled Himself, took the position of a servant, and died a criminal's death. The result? God exalted Him to the highest place. This is the paradox of the kingdom: humility leads to exaltation, serving leads to greatness, and dying to self leads to life. Your attitude determines your altitude, not your aptitude or talent. When you humble yourself before God, sit close to Him, and obey His Word, He empowers you with authority you could never generate yourself. This isn't about self-deprecation—it's about accurate self-evaluation. You are powerful, but only because of whose you are, not who you are. Today, embrace the attitude of Christ. Serve without seeking recognition. Obey without demanding explanation. Trust that as you humble yourself, God will lift you up in His perfect timing.
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