Grow • Pray • Study
daily Devotional Guide
Our Grow • Pray • Study (GPS) Guide offers daily readings and thoughts that follow along the Scriptural themes of our Sunday Worship services.
G•P•S - Grow, Pray, Study Guide, 2/9/26 – 2/14/26
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MONDAY 2/9/26: John 14:1-14, Even Greater Works
Jesus knows that his time is almost up. In his last words to his disciples, Jesus assures them that his believers will do even greater works than he did. Is this true? Maybe not on an individual level — who among us has raised someone from the dead? But perhaps together, each of us answering God’s call to love, we have done more than Jesus did in the flesh. What great things has God done through humanity?
TUESDAY 2/10/26: Luke 6:1-16, A new David and a new people
Who does Jesus think he is? In this passage, Jesus places himself on par with King David, Israel’s Golden Age hero. After this, he appoints Twelve disciples. In the New Testament, the names of the disciples vary, but the number stays the same. “Twelve” is the important detail as it alludes to a restored Twelve Tribes of Israel (ten of which were completely obliterated). What is Luke implying about Jesus? Why is this important?
WEDNESDAY 2/11/26: Psalm 99, God is King
This is the last week in the “Season of Epiphany,” or the Season of Light, the time between Christmas and Lent. Our readings in Psalms during this time ends with a proclamation of who our King is! It is God, the Holy One of Israel! For Christians, Jesus Christ shares this identity with God the Father. What does it mean for us, today, that Christ is King?
THURSDAY 2/12/26, Joshua 24:8-18, Who will you worship?
Joshua and the Israelites have taken the promised land of Canaan and divided it among the tribes. In Joshua’s final speech, it is announced that it is God who has made this possible. God drove out the enemies, blessed the Israelites, and gave them this land. Their journey from slavery is over. Now, a choice remains: worship the God revealed to Moses in the burning bush or worship the gods of their neighboring nations. That choice is still ours. God respects our choices.
FRIDAY 2/13/26: Ephesians 5:1-14, The light will reveal everything
As children of God, we should imitate God! After all, nothing done in secret will remain secret. How true is that statement? We sometimes place too high a value on privacy and secrecy. How can we be more open people, sharing our ideas and actions with each other? Ultimately, the light will reveal everything, why not live like the light is already here?
SATURDAY 2/14/26: Colossians 3:12-17, State of the Church
John Wesley said, “The Bible knows nothing of a solitary religion.” By God’s wisdom, we are into communities of faith that make us grow more and more into the image of Christ. Worship, fellowship, and serving alongside each other are indispensable for the Christian life. This Sunday, we’ll check in on the life of Faith Church. How are we doing? How are we answering the call to be a community where people connect with Christ and partner with God in making things right? See you Sunday. You matter to God.
Faith UMC
MONDAY 2/9/26: John 14:1-14, Even Greater Works
Jesus knows that his time is almost up. In his last words to his disciples, Jesus assures them that his believers will do even greater works than he did. Is this true? Maybe not on an individual level — who among us has raised someone from the dead? But perhaps together, each of us answering God’s call to love, we have done more than Jesus did in the flesh. What great things has God done through humanity?
TUESDAY 2/10/26: Luke 6:1-16, A new David and a new people
Who does Jesus think he is? In this passage, Jesus places himself on par with King David, Israel’s Golden Age hero. After this, he appoints Twelve disciples. In the New Testament, the names of the disciples vary, but the number stays the same. “Twelve” is the important detail as it alludes to a restored Twelve Tribes of Israel (ten of which were completely obliterated). What is Luke implying about Jesus? Why is this important?
WEDNESDAY 2/11/26: Psalm 99, God is King
This is the last week in the “Season of Epiphany,” or the Season of Light, the time between Christmas and Lent. Our readings in Psalms during this time ends with a proclamation of who our King is! It is God, the Holy One of Israel! For Christians, Jesus Christ shares this identity with God the Father. What does it mean for us, today, that Christ is King?
THURSDAY 2/12/26, Joshua 24:8-18, Who will you worship?
Joshua and the Israelites have taken the promised land of Canaan and divided it among the tribes. In Joshua’s final speech, it is announced that it is God who has made this possible. God drove out the enemies, blessed the Israelites, and gave them this land. Their journey from slavery is over. Now, a choice remains: worship the God revealed to Moses in the burning bush or worship the gods of their neighboring nations. That choice is still ours. God respects our choices.
FRIDAY 2/13/26: Ephesians 5:1-14, The light will reveal everything
As children of God, we should imitate God! After all, nothing done in secret will remain secret. How true is that statement? We sometimes place too high a value on privacy and secrecy. How can we be more open people, sharing our ideas and actions with each other? Ultimately, the light will reveal everything, why not live like the light is already here?
SATURDAY 2/14/26: Colossians 3:12-17, State of the Church
John Wesley said, “The Bible knows nothing of a solitary religion.” By God’s wisdom, we are into communities of faith that make us grow more and more into the image of Christ. Worship, fellowship, and serving alongside each other are indispensable for the Christian life. This Sunday, we’ll check in on the life of Faith Church. How are we doing? How are we answering the call to be a community where people connect with Christ and partner with God in making things right? See you Sunday. You matter to God.