I Want Jesus to Be My Savior - Day 2 of 5

Five-day devotional based on the message, "I Want Jesus to Be My Savior" by Discipleship Pastor Ryan Akers on June 29, 2025. Click here to watch the message.

Devotional
In Jesus’ teachings, He calls us to place Him above all else, including our families. This might sound harsh, but His instruction is not about neglecting or abandoning our loved ones. Instead, it is about prioritizing our relationship with Him above any other. When Jesus is our first love, we are better equipped to love others deeply and selflessly. Our devotion to Christ should be so profound that all other relationships are secondary in comparison.

Bible Verse
Luke 14:26 — “If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple.”

Sermon Quote
“It’s not that we’re supposed to love our families less; it’s that we’re called to love Jesus more.”

Reflection Question
How can you demonstrate placing Christ first in your family relationships today?

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to place You above all else in my life. May my love for You overflow into my relationships with my family, guiding me to love them as You have loved me. Teach me to prioritize You above all and to lead my family toward You. Amen.