Scripture Readings: Colossians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, John 1:12
Key Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.” — Colossians 2:6
DEVOTIONAL
Many people know about Jesus without truly receiving Him.
That is one of the most sobering truths in Scripture. A person can attend church for years, sing worship songs, even admire Jesus deeply — and still never personally believe the gospel that saves.
Salvation comes through faith in a specific message: that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died to put away our sins, was buried, and rose again for our justification.
That is the gospel.
The crowd in John 6 loved Jesus when He multiplied bread. They followed Him everywhere.
But when He began to speak about His death – His body broken and His blood shed – many walked away.
- They wanted miracles without surrender.
- Blessings without the cross.
- Excitement without repentance.
But Jesus never negotiated the message.
The gospel is not merely “Jesus can help your life.” The gospel is that your sins separated you from God, and Jesus took those sins upon Himself so you could be forgiven, reconciled, and made a child of God.
This is the foundation of salvation. Christ crucified and risen again as Lord for you.
You must personally receive that truth by faith.
Personal Reflection
- Have I truly trusted in Christ’s death and resurrection for my salvation, or
- Am I resting my confidence on religious familiarity and activities?
Life Application
- Take time today to consciously reaffirm your faith in the gospel. Thank Jesus specifically for His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins.
- If you lead others spiritually, make the gospel clear whenever you speak about Jesus.
Prayer Points
- Lord Jesus, thank You for dying for my sins.
- Help me never to replace the gospel with mere religion. Establish my heart firmly in Your finished work.
Amen and Amen 🙏🙏🙏