May 20th, 2025
Day 2: The Bridegroom’s Promise
Five-day devotional based on the message, "Save the Date" by Senior Pastor Jeff Maness on May 18, 2025. Click here to watch the video.
Devotional
In the Jewish tradition, the engagement period was a time of preparation and anticipation. The groom would return to his father’s house to prepare a home for his bride, a process that could take up to a year. Similarly, Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us, His Church. This preparation period is not just about waiting; it is an active time of spiritual growth, purity, and readiness. As believers, we are called to live in a way that reflects our readiness for His return, nurturing our relationship with Christ and embodying His love and grace in our lives.
Bible Verse
John 14:1: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”
Reflection Question
What steps can you take today to prepare yourself spiritually for Christ’s return?
Sermon Quote
“Jesus is preparing a place for us, but that place would be nothing without Jesus.”
Prayer
Lord Jesus, as we wait for Your return, help us to prepare our hearts and lives to reflect Your love and grace. Strengthen our faith and guide us in our spiritual journey. Amen.
In the Jewish tradition, the engagement period was a time of preparation and anticipation. The groom would return to his father’s house to prepare a home for his bride, a process that could take up to a year. Similarly, Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us, His Church. This preparation period is not just about waiting; it is an active time of spiritual growth, purity, and readiness. As believers, we are called to live in a way that reflects our readiness for His return, nurturing our relationship with Christ and embodying His love and grace in our lives.
Bible Verse
John 14:1: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”
Reflection Question
What steps can you take today to prepare yourself spiritually for Christ’s return?
Sermon Quote
“Jesus is preparing a place for us, but that place would be nothing without Jesus.”
Prayer
Lord Jesus, as we wait for Your return, help us to prepare our hearts and lives to reflect Your love and grace. Strengthen our faith and guide us in our spiritual journey. Amen.
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Posted in Series: Hope Beyond The End, Hope Beyond The End: Save the Date, End Times, The Bride, Jesus\' Return, Heaven
Posted in Series: Hope Beyond The End, Hope Beyond The End: Save the Date, End Times, The Bride, Jesus\' Return, Heaven
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