DEVOTIONS
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Monday: This coming Sunday we will be in Mark 10:32-52. Go ahead and check this section out. Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem, and Mark makes it clear…He knows exactly where He’s going. There’s courage in His steps and determination in His heart. The disciples are amazed, and others are afraid, but Jesus keeps moving forward. Obedience doesn’t always calm our nerves, but it does steady our steps. Faith isn’t about knowing every detail ahead…it’s about trusting the One who leads. Sometimes following Jesus means walking forward even when the road feels heavy, uncertain, or costly. Lord, help us keep moving forward…even in the valleys of shadows and doubt. In Jesus name, amen.
Tuesday: As they walk, Jesus again tells His disciples about His suffering, death, and resurrection. He doesn’t sugarcoat the road ahead. Discipleship has never come with fine print. Jesus has always been honest about the cost. Yet the promise of resurrection is always spoken alongside the pain. Following Jesus doesn’t mean avoiding hardship; it means walking through it with hope. The road may be hard, but it is never pointless. God often uses the journey to shape us as much as the destination. Good God Almighty, help us learn from these lessons on the road with Jesus. Guide our paths. In Jesus name, amen.
Wednesday: James and John want positions of honor, but Jesus redirects their thinking (Mark 10:35-45). On this road, greatness isn’t about rank, recognition, or reward. It’s about serving others. Jesus flips the world’s definition upside down and says the greatest among you will be a servant. True greatness kneels, listens, and sacrifices. As we walk with Jesus, we learn that influence flows from humility. The road of faith teaches us that serving others is never beneath us…it’s exactly where Jesus walks. Lord, help me learn that my worth isn’t found in what I make nor what I own…It is found in You alone. Build us up at we show Your goodness to all as we strive to reach others. In Jesus, amen.
Thursday: Jesus speaks of a cup to drink and a baptism to endure; images of suffering and obedience. The disciples don’t fully understand yet, but Jesus does. He knows the road leads to sacrifice. Still, He walks it willingly. Faith sometimes means trusting God with outcomes we don’t yet comprehend. When Jesus invites us to follow, He’s inviting us into surrender, not comfort. Yet every step taken with Him is covered in purpose, even when it involves pain or patience. O, Lord, help us follow You no matter what. In Jesus name, amen.
Friday: In one sentence, Jesus defines His mission: He came not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. The King of heaven walks the road as a servant. This is the heart of the gospel; Love expressed through action. On the road with Jesus, we learn that service isn’t weakness; it’s strength under control. When we choose service over self, we reflect the very character of Christ to a watching world. Father, help me follow. In Jesus, Amen.
Saturday: Near the end of the road, Jesus stops for blind Bartimaeus. Though crowds rush and noise fills the air, Jesus hears one desperate voice. Bartimaeus cries out in faith, and Jesus responds with compassion. Even on the way to the cross, Jesus makes time for one person in need. The road teaches us to slow down, listen, and respond with mercy. Faith often looks like calling out and trusting that Jesus still stops for those who do. Father, help us continually call out to You. Help us be what’s needed, Lord. In Jesus, amen.