Don’t Be Afraid to Catch People

Sunday, January 10 Don’t Be Afraid to Catch People Luke 5:1-11 NRSV When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him. (Luke 5:11) We are not called to stop fishing, but rather to fish differently!

Jesus Calls Peter to Ministry

Saturday, January 9 Jesus Calls Peter to Ministry John 21:15-19 NRSV He said to him a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord you know everything; you know that...

Repentance, Goal of God’s Kindness

Friday, January 8 Repentance, Goal of God’s Kindness Romans 2:1-11 NRSV Do you imagine, whoever you are, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do them yourself, you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and...

Single Mindedness Required to Follow Jesus

Thursday, January 7 Single Mindedness Required to Follow Jesus Luke 9:57-62 NRSV Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Consider what it really costs you to follow Jesus. How has following...

Called and Cleansed for Ministry

Wednesday, January 6 Called and Cleansed for Ministry Isaiah 6:1-8 NRSV The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” (Isaiah 6:7) What Isaiah felt disqualified him for...

Called to Deliver Israelites from Midianites

Tuesday, January 5 Called to Deliver Israelites from Midianites Judges 6:11-16 NRSV He responded, “But sir, how can I deliver Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” (Judges 6:15) Prayer: God of deliverance, strengthen our...
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