😊☀️👋🏻 Good morning, friend!

Hello, friend! Pastor Blake here, and I’m so glad you’ve chosen to start your day with me. As we look at Luke 7:1-17, we see Jesus stepping into desperate situations and bringing supernatural hope. It’s amazing to think about how effortlessly Jesus overcomes what seems impossible to us, displaying both His unrivaled authority and tender compassion. Let’s lean into this passage and remember that God’s heart is always moved by the needs of His people.

Let’s jump into today’s reading to see how these moments of healing and restoration can speak directly to our circumstances.

🙏 HUMBLE

Begin this time pondering the following questions:

1. What are you thankful for today?

2. What burdens, fears, or areas of sin do you need to release to God today?

Now, let’s ask God to help us find HOPE in Him today:

“Lord, open my heart and mind to Your Word today. Help me to see the hope You have for me in these pages. Shine Your light on every truth, and guide me to understand, trust, and apply what You reveal. May Your presence transform my heart and fill me with the hope only You can give. Amen.”

📖 OBSERVE

Now, let’s observe what God has to say in His Word:

Today's Reading:
READ: Luke 7:1-17 (NLT)

Reflection Questions:

1. What stood out to you most from this passage?

2. What does this teach us about God, His character, and what He does?

3. What does this teach us about people, including yourself?

Today's Devotional:
In this passage, the faith of a Roman centurion compels him to trust Jesus’ power, even from a distance. Jesus heals the servant without stepping into the house—showcasing authority that extends beyond physical presence. Then, as Jesus nears the town of Nain, He encounters a widow grieving her only son. Moved by compassion, He restores the young man to life, upending despair with miraculous hope.

Through these miracles, we see a Savior who cares deeply for our anguish and hears our cries for help. Whether it’s illness, loss, or seemingly impossible situations, Jesus is fully capable of intervening. May today’s reading assure you that no circumstance is beyond His reach, and that He delights in turning our mourning into joy.

💡 PERSONALIZE

Now to make this personal in your life, consider this question:

What is one area where God is encouraging you to grow or change?

📢 MY #HOPEDECLARATION

Create your own declaration of hope today!

“Today I will _______________________ because of Jesus Christ!”

Snap a pic of your #HopeDeclaration and share it on Social Media!

❤️ ENGAGE

1. Who in your life would benefit from hearing what you’ve learned today?

2. What practical way can you use what you’ve learned today to bless or serve someone?

🙏 STOP AND PRAY: 

Take time to pray through what God has revealed to you today:

• Thank Him for His blessings and faithfulness.

• Surrender your stresses, burdens, fears, and sins, trusting Him to carry them.

• Pray through what He taught you in today’s passage, including your #HopeDeclaration, asking for His Spirit to empower you to live it out.

• Ask for boldness to share today’s story and invite others to follow Him, praying that God would use your obedience to multiply disciples.

Let this time align your heart with His and empower you for His mission.

✨ READY TO GO DEEPER?

Take a few moments to reflect on today’s insights and how they apply to your journey. Use your Daily HOPE Journal to capture your thoughts, prayers, and commitments, and watch your relationship with God grow deeper each day.

Don’t have a journal yet? Grab yours here and start your journey.

❤️ SPREAD THE HOPE, GET A DIGITAL JOURNAL!

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💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 

We’d love to hear from you! To stay committed, reply to this email or head over to the comments section on today’s post to share your #HopeDeclaration. Let’s encourage each other in this journey!

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