Tag: FaithJourney

April 10, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Are You Playing to Win or Playing to Learn?

Opening Verse

“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Hebrews 5:14 (KJV)

Introduction

Some kids just want to score. They run straight for the goal every time the ball touches their feet, ignoring their teammates, the coach’s directions, and the basics of the game. Their eyes are on the scoreboard, not the practice. They want glory without the grind. Spiritually, we often do the same.

Devotional Story

Imagine a group of children playing soccer. From the kickoff, one boy charges with all his might toward the goal. He’s fast. He’s loud. He scores. But what no one sees is that he never passed, never learned to dribble, and never listened to the coach’s instruction. He got the point, but missed the point.

After the game, his teammates are frustrated. The coach is disappointed. And though he scored, he didn’t really grow. He never learned how to play the game well—just how to chase a score.

We do this with our faith. We rush for blessings. We want breakthroughs. We want quick wins and loud victories. But we don’t spend time learning God’s Word, listening to His voice, or practicing obedience in the quiet moments. We want to look like winners but not train like disciples.

What This Means

God is not looking for people who just want to “score points” with Him. He’s looking for children who want to be coached by His Word, shaped by His Spirit, and trained by His discipline. Scoring is good. But without skill, it’s just a show.

We need to stop asking, “How can I win today?” and start asking, “How can I grow today?” The Kingdom of God is not about performance—it’s about obedience.

Think About This

  • Are you chasing spiritual appearances or true spiritual growth?

  • Do you want the reward without the training?

  • When was the last time you sat under God’s instruction, not for a miracle, but for maturity?

Prayer

Lord, forgive me for rushing past Your instruction just to chase a quick blessing. Teach me how to be trained by You, shaped by You, and corrected by You. Help me to stop seeking the scoreboard and start seeking Your heart. Make me a faithful student, not just a fast striker. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;”
John 8:31 (KJV)

August 9, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

ERROR 404

Opening Verse:

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” – Psalm 37:23 (KJV)

Introduction:

In our digital age, we’ve all encountered the frustrating “ERROR 404” message—an error indicating that the webpage you sought cannot be found. This simple, yet irritating message can mirror our spiritual walk when we find ourselves lost, unable to connect with the path God has laid out for us.

Devotional Story:

Once, there was a young man named Jayce who was known for his diligent pursuit of truth and righteousness. He studied the Scriptures daily and was committed to living a life that pleased God. Yet, despite his efforts, Jayce felt something was missing. He prayed, attended church, and sought counsel, but there was a lingering sense of disconnection—a spiritual “ERROR 404.”

One evening, Jayce decided to dig deeper into his faith. He opened his Bible, seeking answers. As he turned the pages, his eyes fell upon a passage in the book of Proverbs:

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV)

The words struck a chord in Jayce’s heart. He realized that, like the “ERROR 404” message, his spiritual journey had hit a dead end because he was relying too much on his own understanding and not enough on God’s guidance.

Determined to reset his spiritual connection, Jayce spent the next few days in fasting and prayer, seeking God’s direction. It wasn’t long before he began to sense God’s leading in his life more clearly. He found new opportunities to serve in his community and felt a renewed passion for God’s Word.

One day, as Jaycel was helping a neighbor fix their computer, they encountered an “ERROR 404” page. With a smile, Jayce explained, “This happens when a page is missing or the link is broken. We just need to find the right path.”

The neighbor, sensing the deeper meaning in Jayce’s words, asked, “What do you mean by finding the right path?”

Jayce shared his recent experience, explaining how he had felt spiritually lost until he trusted God to guide him back to the right path. “Just like fixing this computer error,” Jayce said, “sometimes we need to reset and seek God’s direction to find the path He has set for us.”

What This Means:

In life, we may encounter our own “ERROR 404” moments—times when we feel disconnected, lost, or unsure of the path forward. These moments are reminders that we must not rely solely on our own understanding. Instead, we should trust in God’s wisdom and allow Him to direct our steps.

Think About This:

Have you ever felt like you hit a spiritual dead end? How can you reset your focus and seek God’s direction in your life? Remember, God’s Word is the ultimate guide that will never fail to show you the way.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You acknowledging that there are times when we feel lost and disconnected, unsure of the way forward. In those moments, remind us to turn to You, trusting in Your wisdom and guidance. Direct our steps, Lord, and lead us back to the path You have prepared for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Closing Verse:

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)