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We would love to provide you with daily devotions that support the message theme from the prior Sunday. Missed the sermon from this last week? Here it is! Feel free to share the link with anyone you'd like!
Day 1 | You Either Go or You Send
Devotional
Have you ever avoided asking God what He wants from your life because you're afraid of the answer? Many of us hesitate to fully surrender to God's will, fearing He might call us to something uncomfortable or unfamiliar. But here's the beautiful truth: God's calling isn't meant to terrify us—it's meant to fulfill us. Jesus gave us the Great Commission not as a burden, but as a privilege. When He said to make disciples of all nations, He wasn't speaking to a select few super-Christians. He was speaking to every believer, including you. But here's what's encouraging: this doesn't mean everyone has to pack their bags for overseas missions. The mission is simple yet profound—you either go or you send. Some are called to cross oceans, while others are called to cross the street. Some will serve in foreign lands, while others will serve by supporting those who go through prayer, encouragement, and financial partnership. What matters isn't the geography of your calling, but the faithfulness of your response. God has uniquely positioned you exactly where you are for a reason. Your workplace, your neighborhood, your family circles—these aren't accidents. They're your mission field. Today, instead of fearing what God might ask of you, consider embracing the adventure He has planned. Whether He's calling you to go or to send, both roles are equally valuable in His kingdom. The question isn't whether you're capable enough—it's whether you're willing to trust that His authority goes before you.
Bible Verse
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:18-20
Reflection Question
What fears or hesitations have kept you from fully asking God what He wants from your life, and how might embracing either the 'go' or 'send' calling change your perspective on your current circumstances?
Prayer
Lord, help me to quit seeing my impact in terms of how I'm doing compared to what everybody else is doing and help me see my impact compared to what You have called me to do. Give me courage to embrace whatever role You have for me in Your global mission, whether going or sending. Amen.
Have you ever avoided asking God what He wants from your life because you're afraid of the answer? Many of us hesitate to fully surrender to God's will, fearing He might call us to something uncomfortable or unfamiliar. But here's the beautiful truth: God's calling isn't meant to terrify us—it's meant to fulfill us. Jesus gave us the Great Commission not as a burden, but as a privilege. When He said to make disciples of all nations, He wasn't speaking to a select few super-Christians. He was speaking to every believer, including you. But here's what's encouraging: this doesn't mean everyone has to pack their bags for overseas missions. The mission is simple yet profound—you either go or you send. Some are called to cross oceans, while others are called to cross the street. Some will serve in foreign lands, while others will serve by supporting those who go through prayer, encouragement, and financial partnership. What matters isn't the geography of your calling, but the faithfulness of your response. God has uniquely positioned you exactly where you are for a reason. Your workplace, your neighborhood, your family circles—these aren't accidents. They're your mission field. Today, instead of fearing what God might ask of you, consider embracing the adventure He has planned. Whether He's calling you to go or to send, both roles are equally valuable in His kingdom. The question isn't whether you're capable enough—it's whether you're willing to trust that His authority goes before you.
Bible Verse
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:18-20
Reflection Question
What fears or hesitations have kept you from fully asking God what He wants from your life, and how might embracing either the 'go' or 'send' calling change your perspective on your current circumstances?
Prayer
Lord, help me to quit seeing my impact in terms of how I'm doing compared to what everybody else is doing and help me see my impact compared to what You have called me to do. Give me courage to embrace whatever role You have for me in Your global mission, whether going or sending. Amen.
Day 2 | Missionaries in Your Hometown
Devotional
Here's a truth that might surprise you: you spend more time with unchurched people than most pastors ever will. Your daily interactions at work, in your neighborhood, at the grocery store, or at your kids' school aren't just routine activities—they're ministry opportunities. Too often, we think ministry only happens within church walls or requires a seminary degree. But God has strategically placed you in circles that no one else can reach. Your coworkers know you. Your neighbors see how you live. Your friends trust your authenticity. These relationships aren't coincidental—they're intentional appointments from God. Being a missionary in your hometown doesn't mean you need to become a different person or master complex evangelism techniques. You don't have to preach on street corners or knock on doors (unless God calls you to that). You just need to be authentically you—the you that God has been shaping through your unique experiences and circumstances. Your mission field might be the office break room, the soccer sidelines, or your own dinner table. It might be through acts of kindness, genuine conversations about life's struggles, or simply living with integrity when no one is watching. Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect Christ's love. The good news is that Jesus doesn't make everyone go overseas, but He definitely calls all of us to be missionaries wherever we are. Your hometown needs you. The people in your daily circles need to see Jesus through your life, your words, and your genuine care for them.
Bible Verse
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
- Acts 1:8
Reflection Question
Looking at your daily routines and relationships, where do you see the greatest opportunities to be a missionary in your hometown, and what's one practical step you could take this week to engage more intentionally with the people God has placed in your path?
Prayer
Father, open my eyes to see the mission field You've placed right in front of me. Help me recognize that what I'm doing in my daily life is not somehow not ministry, but a vital part of Your kingdom work. Give me wisdom and courage to be Your witness in my hometown. Amen.
Here's a truth that might surprise you: you spend more time with unchurched people than most pastors ever will. Your daily interactions at work, in your neighborhood, at the grocery store, or at your kids' school aren't just routine activities—they're ministry opportunities. Too often, we think ministry only happens within church walls or requires a seminary degree. But God has strategically placed you in circles that no one else can reach. Your coworkers know you. Your neighbors see how you live. Your friends trust your authenticity. These relationships aren't coincidental—they're intentional appointments from God. Being a missionary in your hometown doesn't mean you need to become a different person or master complex evangelism techniques. You don't have to preach on street corners or knock on doors (unless God calls you to that). You just need to be authentically you—the you that God has been shaping through your unique experiences and circumstances. Your mission field might be the office break room, the soccer sidelines, or your own dinner table. It might be through acts of kindness, genuine conversations about life's struggles, or simply living with integrity when no one is watching. Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect Christ's love. The good news is that Jesus doesn't make everyone go overseas, but He definitely calls all of us to be missionaries wherever we are. Your hometown needs you. The people in your daily circles need to see Jesus through your life, your words, and your genuine care for them.
Bible Verse
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
- Acts 1:8
Reflection Question
Looking at your daily routines and relationships, where do you see the greatest opportunities to be a missionary in your hometown, and what's one practical step you could take this week to engage more intentionally with the people God has placed in your path?
Prayer
Father, open my eyes to see the mission field You've placed right in front of me. Help me recognize that what I'm doing in my daily life is not somehow not ministry, but a vital part of Your kingdom work. Give me wisdom and courage to be Your witness in my hometown. Amen.
Day 3 | Your Story Is Your Strength
Devotional
You don't need to memorize evangelism formulas or become a polished speaker to share Jesus effectively. The most powerful tool you have is something uniquely yours—your story. You've witnessed God doing things in your life, and that personal testimony carries more weight than any rehearsed presentation. Think about it: when someone shares a genuine experience about how a restaurant changed their life or how a book impacted them, you listen differently than when they recite facts from a brochure. The same is true with faith. Your authentic story of how God has worked in your life—through struggles, victories, ordinary moments, and extraordinary breakthroughs—resonates with people in ways that generic approaches never could. Maybe your story isn't dramatic. Perhaps it's about finding peace in anxiety, strength in weakness, or hope in disappointment. Maybe it's about discovering purpose, experiencing forgiveness, or learning to love others better. Whatever your journey with God looks like, it's exactly what someone else needs to hear. You don't have to feel like a preacher to have a witness. You're just you, and you're in the circles that God has specifically placed you in. Your coworkers, neighbors, and friends don't need another sermon—they need to see how faith works in real life through someone they know and trust. The beauty of sharing your story is that no one can argue with your experience. They might debate theology, but they can't dispute what God has done in your life. Your story is your strength, and it's more powerful than you realize.
Bible Verse
Dear friend, you are being faithful to God when you care for the traveling teachers who pass through, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church here of your loving friendship. Please continue providing for such teachers in a manner that pleases God.
- 3 John 5-6
Reflection Question
What specific ways has God worked in your life—big or small—that could encourage someone who's facing similar struggles, and how might sharing these experiences naturally in conversation open doors for deeper spiritual discussions?
Prayer
God, help me see the value in my own story and give me confidence to share how You've worked in my life. Show me opportunities to naturally weave my testimony into conversations, and use my experiences to draw others closer to You. Amen.
You don't need to memorize evangelism formulas or become a polished speaker to share Jesus effectively. The most powerful tool you have is something uniquely yours—your story. You've witnessed God doing things in your life, and that personal testimony carries more weight than any rehearsed presentation. Think about it: when someone shares a genuine experience about how a restaurant changed their life or how a book impacted them, you listen differently than when they recite facts from a brochure. The same is true with faith. Your authentic story of how God has worked in your life—through struggles, victories, ordinary moments, and extraordinary breakthroughs—resonates with people in ways that generic approaches never could. Maybe your story isn't dramatic. Perhaps it's about finding peace in anxiety, strength in weakness, or hope in disappointment. Maybe it's about discovering purpose, experiencing forgiveness, or learning to love others better. Whatever your journey with God looks like, it's exactly what someone else needs to hear. You don't have to feel like a preacher to have a witness. You're just you, and you're in the circles that God has specifically placed you in. Your coworkers, neighbors, and friends don't need another sermon—they need to see how faith works in real life through someone they know and trust. The beauty of sharing your story is that no one can argue with your experience. They might debate theology, but they can't dispute what God has done in your life. Your story is your strength, and it's more powerful than you realize.
Bible Verse
Dear friend, you are being faithful to God when you care for the traveling teachers who pass through, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church here of your loving friendship. Please continue providing for such teachers in a manner that pleases God.
- 3 John 5-6
Reflection Question
What specific ways has God worked in your life—big or small—that could encourage someone who's facing similar struggles, and how might sharing these experiences naturally in conversation open doors for deeper spiritual discussions?
Prayer
God, help me see the value in my own story and give me confidence to share how You've worked in my life. Show me opportunities to naturally weave my testimony into conversations, and use my experiences to draw others closer to You. Amen.
Day 4 | The Power of Partnership
Devotional
Every time you give to missions, pray for missionaries, or support someone's calling to go, you're having a global impact whether you realize it or not. When churches commit to sending even a small percentage of their resources to support missionaries, that faithfulness multiplies across the globe in ways we can't fully comprehend. Consider this: it doesn't take every church helping for massive kingdom impact to happen—it just takes one faithful church, one committed believer, one person who says, "I'll do my part." Your partnership in missions, whether through financial support, prayer, or encouragement, extends your reach far beyond your physical location. The early church understood this principle. Paul's missionary journeys weren't solo adventures—they were supported by churches who caught the vision and invested in what God was doing through him. These supporting churches became partners in every life changed, every church planted, and every community transformed. When you support missions, you're not just giving money—you're investing in eternity. You're partnering with God's work in places you may never visit, among people you may never meet, but whose lives will be forever changed because you chose to send rather than keep. Your faithful partnership today is creating ripple effects that will continue long after you're gone. The multiplication of the kingdom through your support is a core responsibility and calling that connects you to God's global mission in profound ways. You don't have to go everywhere to impact everywhere.
Bible Verse
As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once. I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.
- Philippians 4:15-17
Reflection Question
How does knowing that your faithful giving and prayer support creates global kingdom impact change your perspective on missions, and what specific missionary or missions organization could you commit to supporting more intentionally?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for allowing me to be part of Your global mission through partnership. Help me see the eternal significance of supporting those You've called to go, and show me how I can be more faithful in sending others to reach the unreached. Amen.
Every time you give to missions, pray for missionaries, or support someone's calling to go, you're having a global impact whether you realize it or not. When churches commit to sending even a small percentage of their resources to support missionaries, that faithfulness multiplies across the globe in ways we can't fully comprehend. Consider this: it doesn't take every church helping for massive kingdom impact to happen—it just takes one faithful church, one committed believer, one person who says, "I'll do my part." Your partnership in missions, whether through financial support, prayer, or encouragement, extends your reach far beyond your physical location. The early church understood this principle. Paul's missionary journeys weren't solo adventures—they were supported by churches who caught the vision and invested in what God was doing through him. These supporting churches became partners in every life changed, every church planted, and every community transformed. When you support missions, you're not just giving money—you're investing in eternity. You're partnering with God's work in places you may never visit, among people you may never meet, but whose lives will be forever changed because you chose to send rather than keep. Your faithful partnership today is creating ripple effects that will continue long after you're gone. The multiplication of the kingdom through your support is a core responsibility and calling that connects you to God's global mission in profound ways. You don't have to go everywhere to impact everywhere.
Bible Verse
As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once. I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.
- Philippians 4:15-17
Reflection Question
How does knowing that your faithful giving and prayer support creates global kingdom impact change your perspective on missions, and what specific missionary or missions organization could you commit to supporting more intentionally?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for allowing me to be part of Your global mission through partnership. Help me see the eternal significance of supporting those You've called to go, and show me how I can be more faithful in sending others to reach the unreached. Amen.
Day 5 | Called, Not Capable
Devotional
Here's liberating news: you don't have to be capable, you just have to be called. God's authority goes before you in whatever role He's given you in His mission. Whether you're naturally outgoing or reserved, confident or uncertain, experienced or new to faith—God can use exactly who you are right now. Throughout history, God has consistently chosen ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. He didn't choose them because they had it all figured out or because they were the most qualified candidates. He chose them because they were willing to trust His authority rather than rely on their own abilities. Your personality, your circumstances, your background—none of these disqualify you from being used by God. In fact, they're exactly what make you uniquely suited for the specific calling He has for you. You don't have to do ministry like anyone else does it. You just have to be you, faithfully responding to where God has placed you. Maybe your calling looks like consistently showing up for people in crisis. Maybe it's using your professional skills to serve others. Maybe it's opening your home, sharing resources, or simply being the person others know they can trust. Whatever it is, remember that Jesus' authority—not your capability—is what makes the difference. When God calls you to something, He doesn't first make you capable and then send you. He sends you with His authority and makes you capable along the way. Your willingness to step forward in faith, trusting His power rather than your own, is what transforms ordinary moments into kingdom impact.
Bible Verse
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:18-20
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life have you held back from serving or sharing your faith because you felt incapable, and how might trusting in Jesus' authority rather than your own abilities change your willingness to step forward?
Prayer
Jesus, thank You that Your authority goes before me and that I don't have to be capable to be called. Help me trust in Your power rather than my own abilities, and give me courage to step forward in faith wherever You're leading me. Amen.
Here's liberating news: you don't have to be capable, you just have to be called. God's authority goes before you in whatever role He's given you in His mission. Whether you're naturally outgoing or reserved, confident or uncertain, experienced or new to faith—God can use exactly who you are right now. Throughout history, God has consistently chosen ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. He didn't choose them because they had it all figured out or because they were the most qualified candidates. He chose them because they were willing to trust His authority rather than rely on their own abilities. Your personality, your circumstances, your background—none of these disqualify you from being used by God. In fact, they're exactly what make you uniquely suited for the specific calling He has for you. You don't have to do ministry like anyone else does it. You just have to be you, faithfully responding to where God has placed you. Maybe your calling looks like consistently showing up for people in crisis. Maybe it's using your professional skills to serve others. Maybe it's opening your home, sharing resources, or simply being the person others know they can trust. Whatever it is, remember that Jesus' authority—not your capability—is what makes the difference. When God calls you to something, He doesn't first make you capable and then send you. He sends you with His authority and makes you capable along the way. Your willingness to step forward in faith, trusting His power rather than your own, is what transforms ordinary moments into kingdom impact.
Bible Verse
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:18-20
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life have you held back from serving or sharing your faith because you felt incapable, and how might trusting in Jesus' authority rather than your own abilities change your willingness to step forward?
Prayer
Jesus, thank You that Your authority goes before me and that I don't have to be capable to be called. Help me trust in Your power rather than my own abilities, and give me courage to step forward in faith wherever You're leading me. Amen.