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In Jesus I Am … Empowered

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Week 4, Day 4

READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-11, 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9; SOAP: PHILIPPIANS 4:13

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13 NLT

Reflection Questions:

  • What does it mean that we are able to do all things through Christ?
  • How can you find peace in your weakness or in difficult circumstances knowing He is always working, even in your weakness?

In God’s kingdom, we are at our strongest when we are weak, and we are our most independent when we are dependent on God. Our verse today does not mean that we should do all things, but that we can find joy as we rely on God to empower and equip us to do the work He calls us to do.

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In Jesus You Are … Equipped

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WEEK 4, DAY 3

2 Timothy 3:16-17; SOAP: Ephesians 2:10

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT

Reflection Questions:

  • What specific good works have you seen God equip and prepare you for?
  • How have you seen Him work through your strengths and gifts to advance His kingdom or encourage others?

God will equip us for the work, not because He knows we can do it perfectly, but because we are His creation, masterfully, intentionally, and creatively designed.

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In Jesus You Are … Blessed

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Week 4, Day 2

READ: NUMBERS 6:24-26; 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8-10; SOAP: EPHESIANS 1:3

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.

Ephesians 1:3 NLT

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways do you see God’s blessing on your life?
  • How has He given you every spiritual blessing in Christ?

In Paul’s letter to the early church in Ephesus, the blessing he wrote about had nothing to do with luck and everything to do with the gifts we receive as believers. Read the full LGG devotional –

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IN JESUS YOU ARE … INTENTIONALLY MADE

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Week 4, Day 1
READ: PSALM 139:13-18; SOAP: PSALM 139:13-14

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. Psalm 139:13-14 NLT

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Made Intentionally

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Love God Greatly – In Jesus You Are ... Devotional: Into the Text:

Today’s reading is a continuation of David’s psalm that we read last week when we learned we are known by God. When we are known by Him, we can be certain our lives are not mere coincidence or fate–driven, but that we were created on purpose and for a purpose.

Certainly. It’s a word that means without doubt, surely, and carries a feeling of agreement. We can confidently claim that in Jesus we are intentionally made because the Creator of the universe has formed us, knows us, and invites us into a relationship with Him. God made every part of you, not just the visible parts of your body but your feelings, personality, and talents. He carefully and purposefully fit it all together before you were even born, knowing exactly what kind of person you would become.

You are thoroughly and completely known by God. Your identity is secure in Him and your purpose is found in Him. David’s psalm encourages us to respond to this knowledge of our identity with thanksgiving, not because of what we can do but because of what God has done. Who you are, where you are, and what you can do for God’s kingdom is not random or a mistake. You were created with love and intention.

How can your life be a grateful reflection of this truth as you interact with others this week?

Prayer:Heavenly Father, it is amazing to me that You carefully and intentionally formed every part of who I am, carefully weaving it all together before I was born. May my life reflect the gratitude I have for all You have done as I work, live, and love with purpose. Amen.

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In Jesus You Are … Known by God

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Week 3, Day 5

Read: Psalm 139:1-3; 1 Corinthians 8:3: SOAP: Psalm 139:1

God is not limited by time, and He is not restricted to only knowing us on a surface level.

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Reflection Questions:

  • Are you comforted or frustrated that God knows every detail and movement of your life?
  • Why is it good that God knows everything about you?

God is not limited by time, and He is not restricted to only knowing us on a surface level.

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In Jesus You Are … A Citizen of Heaven

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Week 3, Day 4

Read: Ephesians 2:19; Philippians 3:20; SOAP: Philippians 3:20

But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.

Philippians 3:20 NLT

When we believe in Jesus as our Savior we are given new citizenship in heaven.

To understand what this means read today’s devotional

Reflection Questions: How does knowing your citizenship is in heaven give you peace today?

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In Jesus You Are … Chosen

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Week 3, Day 3

Read: Ephesians 1:4; 1 Peter 2:9; SOAP: 1 Peter 2:9

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9 NLT

…Peter’s message was a reminder that all Christians, including Gentiles, were chosen by God.

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Reflection Questions:

  • Why has God chosen us to be His people?
  • What does He ask us to do now that we are chosen as His?

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In Jesus You Are … Adopted

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Week 3, Day 1

Read: Ephesians 1:5-6; Colossians 1:12-13; SOAP: Ephesians 1:5

God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.

Ephesians 1:5 NLT

Reflection Questions:

  • Being an adopted child of God means He can never disown you, no matter what you have done or may do. Do you believe this is true?
  • Why or why not?

In love and in accordance with God’s will, it was decided that we would be adopted into His family through Jesus Christ.  

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